Tender

Independent Regulation 44 Visiting Service

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 16:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council focuses on the "Independent Regulation 44 Visiting Service" aimed at conducting monthly Regulation 44 Visits to Local Authority-owned Children's Residential Homes in Stockport. The tender falls under the "Social work services" and "Social services" categories, and is conducted at a sub-central government level. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method below the threshold. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 12th December 2025 and the tender closing on 19th December 2025. The tender is valued at £129,600 and is specifically aimed at service providers within the UK region of Stockport.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services industry looking to expand their portfolio through government contracts. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the service contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and running until 31st March 2029, with a potential 24-month extension. The open competition structure ensures that interested parties with relevant expertise in social work and child welfare services have the chance to engage with local government projects, providing both social impact and financial growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Regulation 44 Visiting Service

Notice Description

This service is for the provision of independent visitor's service to conduct monthly Regulation 44 Visits to each Local Authority owned Children's Residential Homes in Stockport accordance with this regulation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078641-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£129,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STAR PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christopher.leigh@star-procurement.gov.uk, procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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