--- title: "Durham County Council Contract for Regulation 44 Visits" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6f7009d-ad79-44e8-8a72-dc395871588a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6f7009d-ad79-44e8-8a72-dc395871588a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f7009d-ad79-44e8-8a72-dc395871588a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f7009d-ad79-44e8-8a72-dc395871588a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-29" --- # Durham County Council Contract for Regulation 44 Visits Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6f7009d-ad79-44e8-8a72-dc395871588a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6f7009d-ad79-44e8-8a72-dc395871588a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6f7009d-ad79-44e8-8a72-dc395871588a.json) ## Summary Durham County Council is conducting a procurement process for "Regulation 44 Visits," focusing on health and social work services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 6th March 2017, following which an award was made on 9th March 2017 to Citizens Advice County Durham for a contract valued at £53,296. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2019, aiming to ensure that the care standards provided in children's homes and secure facilities meet regulatory requirements. This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) involved in health and social services. Businesses with expertise in child welfare, regulatory compliance, and report generation would be particularly well-suited to engage with Durham County Council's requirements. By participating in such contracts, companies can enhance their market presence and contribute to vital community services while potentially expanding their client base through additional projects in the sector. ## Notice Durham County Council Contract for Regulation 44 Visits 1. To undertake monthly Regulation 44 Visits to 9 children's homes. 2. To undertake monthly Regulation 44 Visits to 4 secure homes and 1 secure education service (which will be visited in line with the service specification). 3. To produce a written report following each visit and to submit all reports in line with agreed timescales to DCC for submission to OFSTED and Corporate Parenting Panel. The purpose of the visit is to ensure that the day-to-day care provided by the local authority in its children's homes, secure homes and secure education service are of a satisfactory standard as required under Children's Homes Regulations (Regulation 44) which came into force on the 1 April 2015. ** ***************************************************** Please access www.nepo.org and access tender documents available for the Contract for Regulation 44 Visits. Use the Procontract Reference DN239187. Additional information: Please access www.nepo.org and download the tender documents available using Procontract reference DN239187. Please use the helpdesk facility on the NEPO Procontract website if you need assistance with accessing the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323de44a-c8d1-40b8-bc62-79e54a12fbdf | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Mar 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £53,296 | | 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CITIZENS ADVICE COUNTY DURHAM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Mar 2017 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323de44a-c8d1-40b8-bc62-79e54a12fbdf - 6 Feb 2017 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579d5b33-31ac-4648-a9ea-8c0552f2f981 - 6 Feb 2017 at 15:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579d5b33-31ac-4648-a9ea-8c0552f2f981 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323de44a-c8d1-40b8-bc62-79e54a12fbdf 29th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579d5b33-31ac-4648-a9ea-8c0552f2f981 6th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.nepo.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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