Tender

Regulation 44 Visitor service

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

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25 Mar 2026 at 15:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company, a public authority within sub-central government, is inviting tenders for its 'Regulation 44 Visitor Service'. This procurement exercise pertains to Health and Social Work Services and is focused on providing monthly visitor services for its internal residential homes, with subsequent reporting requirements. The tender, currently active, follows an open competition method below the threshold value (£144,000 GBP). Interested parties must submit their quotes via the Council's e-tendering system, In-tend, by 17th April 2026 at 12:00 PM. Enquiries are open until 10th April 2026. The contract, which commences on 1st June 2026 and extends until 31st May 2029, allows for annual renewal based on performance and contract requirement fulfilment.

This tender offers ample opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health and social services. With an emphasis on quality (70%) over price (30%), businesses capable of delivering comprehensive visitor services and detailed reporting will find the most opportunity for success. The contract's renewal mechanism ensures ongoing business continuity for partners meeting performance expectations. As this process is managed electronically, businesses well-versed in e-tendering systems will be exceptionally suited to compete effectively in this procurement cycle.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulation 44 Visitor service

Notice Description

Birmingham Children's Trust requires a provider to deliver a monthly Regulation 44 Visitor Service for Birmingham Children's Trust internal residential homes and produce a report thereon.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be renewed on an annual basis depending on previous performance including the ability of the provider to meet the requirements of the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067422
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027472-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B6 4DU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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