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title: "Regulation 44 - Independent visits"
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# Regulation 44 - Independent visits

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-708e4e2e-1b69-4175-ae60-dc2ab998fd26

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## Summary

Cornwall Council, in collaboration with Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust (CPFT), has issued a tender titled "Regulation 44 - Independent visits." This procurement process is aimed at securing Independent Regulation 44 Monitoring Visits for residential Children's Homes throughout Cornwall. The procurement, under the CPV classification "Health and social work services," involves monthly visits as per the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 to ensure the safeguarding and promotion of children's and young people's welfare. The open procedure tender has a submission deadline of 24 February 2025 at 09:00 AM and the contract period runs from 4 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The contract value is estimated at £73,440.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in health, social work, and community services. Companies with expertise in conducting regulatory visits and compliance assessments are well-suited for this contract. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings, enhance their market presence within Cornwall, and contribute to the well-being of children and young people in residential care facilities. The open procurement method allows fair competition, encouraging a wide range of businesses to engage in this vital social service.

## Notice

Independent Regulation 44 Monitoring Visits for our residential Children's Homes across Cornwall. This is a joint contract between Cornwall Council and Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust (CPFT). The Independent Monitoring Visits take place once a month in each Residential Children's Homes, in line with Regulation 44 in The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The Regulation 44 visits help us to form a view on a home's ability to safeguard and promote children's and young people's welfare.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89725130-14ad-4296-90a8-affb2262a29b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,440 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89725130-14ad-4296-90a8-affb2262a29b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89725130-14ad-4296-90a8-affb2262a29b
  3rd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

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