Tender

Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision Regulation 44

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Borough Council is inviting bids for the provision of Independent Visitor services for its Residential Provision Regulation 44, aimed at enhancing care quality in children's homes in accordance with Ofsted regulations. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the tender period set to conclude on 16th January 2026. Situated in Rotherham, United Kingdom, the tender is categorised under welfare services for children and young people. The service provider will be responsible for carrying out both announced and unannounced visits to seven operational homes, with an expectation to expand to five additional homes upon Ofsted approval in 2026. The contract period spans from 6th March 2026 to 5th March 2030, requiring up to 144 reports annually, which totals 576 reports over the full term for a maximum of 12 homes, offering robust opportunities to influence children's residential care through rigorous quality assessments.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare services, particularly those with experience in regulatory compliance and quality assessment. With a competitive budget allocation of £155,520 plus VAT for its requirement, it is suitable for SMEs capable of meeting the quality and social value criteria outlined. The tender process follows an open competition method under the 'light touch' regime and invites electronic submissions via YORtender. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in compiling evidence-based reports, engaging with residents and staff, and fostering improvements in social care settings will find this tender offers substantial potential for growth and contribution to community welfare. Interested parties are encouraged to register and submit proposals, highlighting their capability in managing tender requirements effectively by the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision Regulation 44

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to engage 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 there it is an expectation that the provider will deliver up to 144 reports expected on an annual basis and 576 reports for the full duration of the contract for the maximum of 12 homes. The actual dates for mobilisation of the further 5 homes are unknown at present but envisaged to take place during 2026 subject to Ofsted registration approvals. When each new home is ready a contract modification will be undertaken No other reporting/reports will be included in the scope of this procurement.

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/082922-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£155,520 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2030 4-5 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
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Yvonne Dutton
Contact Email
procurement.support@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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