--- title: "Regulation 44 - Independent Visits (Children's Homes) Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13033f9e-6c42-471c-927f-c5b80252fc39" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13033f9e-6c42-471c-927f-c5b80252fc39" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13033f9e-6c42-471c-927f-c5b80252fc39.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13033f9e-6c42-471c-927f-c5b80252fc39.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE" published: "2018-06-08" --- # Regulation 44 - Independent Visits (Children's Homes) Service Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13033f9e-6c42-471c-927f-c5b80252fc39 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13033f9e-6c42-471c-927f-c5b80252fc39) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13033f9e-6c42-471c-927f-c5b80252fc39.json) ## Summary The City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is seeking tenders for the "Regulation 44 - Independent Visits (Children's Homes) Service," aimed at conducting independent visits to its Children's Homes in compliance with the relevant regulations. This procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1 July 2018 and last for 24 months, with an option for an additional 24-month extension. The expected annual cost for the service is up to £12,000, depending on the number of homes, which currently stands at five. Tenders were accepted until 15 January 2018, under an open procurement method classified as below threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social work and related services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in conducting independent evaluations and services for children’s welfare in residential settings would be especially well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract not only allows for the expansion of service offerings but also contributes to the well-being of vulnerable children in the Wakefield area. ## Notice The City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council (the Council) invites tenders for the provision of a Service to conduct Independent Visits to each of the Council's Children's Homes in line with Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 in accordance with the Service Specification and upon the terms and conditions of Contract for the Service. The Contract for the Service with the current independent provider is due to expire on 30 June 2018. The Contract period for the Regulation 44 - Independent Visits (Children's Homes) Service will be with effect from 1 July 2018 for a period of 24 months (with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months). The Council anticipates that delivery of this Service will cost no more than PS12,000 per annum based on the Council's current operation of 5 Children's Homes. The number of homes, however, may vary upward or downward during the contract period and the value of services will reflect any changes in this number based on the unit cost per home per month. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: http://www.yortender.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: http://www.yortender.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516a7d6c-9ec8-41b7-b952-2d5478f4f817 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £23,760 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF1 2EB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wakefield North | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EXCEL SOCIAL WORK AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2018 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516a7d6c-9ec8-41b7-b952-2d5478f4f817 - 8 Dec 2017 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9f144d-a3ed-42c8-bf1a-42d97b7f6ed3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516a7d6c-9ec8-41b7-b952-2d5478f4f817 8th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9f144d-a3ed-42c8-bf1a-42d97b7f6ed3 8th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.yortender.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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