This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 11:35

Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Calderdale has completed an award stage for the "Regulation 44 Visits" contract, focusing on health and social work services across five council-owned homes within the Halifax locality, United Kingdom. The procurement was an open competition, identified as below threshold under a light-touch regime, ultimately resulting in a direct award due to the absence of compliant bids. Key contract dates include a start date of 1st April 2026, with an anticipated completion date by 31st March 2028, and a potential renewal option extending the contract by up to 12 months. The supplier awarded was GRAHAMS SOCIAL CARE & EDUCATION LTD, marking the procurement process's official completion on 10th June 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social work sector to engage with a local government initiative aimed at improving the quality of care in children's homes. With a budget of £63,000 net, the contract caters to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of conducting independent assessments to ensure compliance with statutory duties. Such opportunities enable businesses specializing in social care services to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, particularly those with expertise in delivering high-quality, regulatory-compliant services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Regulation 44 Visits

Notice Description

Regulation 44 Visits on behalf of the Borough Council of Calderdale in compliance with legislation at 5 council-owned homes across the borough. The quotation for this service did not result in any compliant bid therefore, the decision was taken to procure on a direct award with the provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will commence on the 1st April 2026, for a period of 2 years, until 31st March 2028, with the option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 2 years/24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054705-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£84,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 1UJ
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees

Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAHAMS SOCIAL CARE & EDUCATION

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