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Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision - Regulation 44

Rotherham Borough Council

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26 May 2026 at 15:49

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07 Apr 2026 at 14:14

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12 Jan 2026 at 14:56

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15 Dec 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision - Regulation 44" for the provision of Independent Visitor (Regulation 44 Officer) services. This contract involves both announced and unannounced visits to children's homes across Rotherham, aiming to assess and improve the quality of care in compliance with Ofsted regulations. The procurement was conducted through an open below threshold competition, inviting bids to provide services at the Council's seven operational homes, with the scope extending to five additional approved homes. The contract, awarded to The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS), commenced on 6 May 2026 and will run until 5 May 2030, with the bidder's price being fixed for the contract duration. The process was organised at the Council's Rotherham locality identified by its postal code S60 1AE, within the region UKE31, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses within the social services industry, particularly those experienced in offering children's welfare services. The successful bidder is expected to deliver up to 576 comprehensive reports over the contract period, enhancing the provider's profile and bolstering their presence in the social work sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those capable of meeting Ofsted regulatory standards and interested in contributing to child welfare advancements, would find this opportunity beneficial for growth and visibility. Participation in such a contract aids in establishing credibility and potentially accessing further opportunities within government tenders. Businesses with experience in social value and quality service delivery are likely to find substantial advantage in contracts such as these.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision - Regulation 44

Notice Description

The Council requires a single provider to deliver Independent Visitor (Regulation 44 Officer) services, which include both announced and unannounced visits to Rotherham's Children's Homes in accordance with Ofsted regulations. During these visits, the independent person must assess the quality of care, interact with the children and staff, and review the home's records. They will then produce a report detailing their findings and recommendations to enhance the home's operations and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations. This service must be provided at least once a month, with accurate, evidence-based reports to help improve the quality of residential homes for children. There are currently 7 homes that are fully operational and a further 5 which have been approved and will form part of the scope for this contract. The provider is required to attend all homes specified for this contract when requested by the Council, therefore it is an expectation that the provider will deliver up to 144 reports expected on an annual basis 576 reports for the full duration of the contract for the maximum of 12 homes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048969-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£155,520 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£155,520 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£155,520 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 5 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rotherham Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE

Further Information

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