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title: "Independent Regulation 44 Visits"
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# Independent Regulation 44 Visits

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92b63832-5c7f-47a0-862d-5b2b324efbf7

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking tenders for "Independent Regulation 44 Visits," a service classified under administrative social services. This procurement process, which is currently in the active tender stage, has a total value of £18,000 and will take place in the East Midlands, England. The submission deadline for tender applications is 23rd October 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2017 and last for one year.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social services or monitoring activities, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Organisations that specialise in child welfare, including those that provide independent oversight or consultancy services for children's homes, would be particularly suitable to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their impact in the community while securing vital funding.

## Notice

Children's Homes Regulations (2015), Regulation 44, requires that all children's homes must receive monthly monitoring visits. The visits may be unannounced and the Visitor is expected to interview some of the children, their parents/relatives and staff at the home, inspect the premises and prepare a written report. The regulations require that Leicestershire County Council seek independent Regulation 44 Visits of their children's home.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9287cf43-fccb-4cae-b2a1-73fa20ee5ed0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 1 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2017 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9287cf43-fccb-4cae-b2a1-73fa20ee5ed0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9287cf43-fccb-4cae-b2a1-73fa20ee5ed0
  2nd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  URL website link

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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