--- title: "Approved Provider list for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors in Worcestershire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31efa242-4e03-4cb0-9dc2-15fe3bdb8043" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31efa242-4e03-4cb0-9dc2-15fe3bdb8043" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31efa242-4e03-4cb0-9dc2-15fe3bdb8043.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31efa242-4e03-4cb0-9dc2-15fe3bdb8043.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-10" --- # Approved Provider list for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors in Worcestershire Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31efa242-4e03-4cb0-9dc2-15fe3bdb8043 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31efa242-4e03-4cb0-9dc2-15fe3bdb8043) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31efa242-4e03-4cb0-9dc2-15fe3bdb8043.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is seeking to establish an Approved Provider list for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors in Worcestershire. This tender, titled "Approved Provider list for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors in Worcestershire", falls under the social work services industry and is located in Worcestershire, UK. The open procurement process is currently in the tendering stage, with submissions due by 13 September 2018. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1 November 2018 and run until 31 October 2019, potentially involving visits to eleven children's homes in the area that require monthly independent evaluations. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses and individuals possessing expertise in children's residential home management or Ofsted inspections, particularly those ready to fulfil the requirements set forth by the Worcestershire County Council. Potential contractors will be compensated with a fixed fee of £250 per visit, inclusive of travel and associated documentation, making it a suitable venture for small consultancy firms or experienced independent practitioners specializing in child welfare and health services. The competitive nature of the tender could be ideal for professionals eager to expand their portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice This Tender is to identify suitable individuals and/or organisations to be placed on a list of Approved Providers of Regulation 44 Visitors in Worcestershire. Regulation 44 Visitors are required for both Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust residential provision, in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Part 6 - Monitoring and Reviewing Childrens Homes, Section 43. Worcestershire County Council currently has 11 children's homes which require monthly independent visits. The number of homes may increase / decrease over the life of the contract. Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust currently have 2 short breaks provisions for children and young people who have complex health needs and physical disabilities. We are looking to appoint 4 visitors to cover the county. Applications will be welcomed from individuals/companies with either experience of children's residential home management or Ofsted inspections. Applications from current managers of agency residential homes will not be considered, due to the potential for conflict of interest. The fee payable to the Contractor will be fixed at PS250.00 to include the visit, travelling time, any associated meetings and a written report, template to be agreed by Worcestershire County Council. Mileage will be included within the above fixed fee. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. 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Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. 05/09/18 - Supplier questions and answers added to the document set for information Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9228ae-a9e9-4d1a-9ee5-6e939c5ad402 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 10 Sep 2018 at 07:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9228ae-a9e9-4d1a-9ee5-6e939c5ad402 - 5 Sep 2018 at 09:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9228ae-a9e9-4d1a-9ee5-6e939c5ad402 - 5 Sep 2018 at 09:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9228ae-a9e9-4d1a-9ee5-6e939c5ad402 - 15 Aug 2018 at 11:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9228ae-a9e9-4d1a-9ee5-6e939c5ad402 - 15 Aug 2018 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9228ae-a9e9-4d1a-9ee5-6e939c5ad402 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9228ae-a9e9-4d1a-9ee5-6e939c5ad402 10th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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