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title: "516 - Regulation 44 Visits"
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buyer: "WIGAN METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-12"
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# 516 - Regulation 44 Visits

Buyer: WIGAN METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5a2cc3a-004c-4ce0-b90a-85fa79e08c8d

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## Summary

The Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender titled "516 - Regulation 44 Visits" in the Health and social work services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the "Open procedure (below threshold)" stage, with a tender period ending on 26th January 2024. The contract period is set to start on 3rd May 2024 and end on 2nd May 2026.

This tender by Wigan Council presents opportunities for businesses, especially those providing community, social, and personal services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value amounts to £30,000 GBP, and the buyer for this procurement is the Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council.

## Notice

Wigan Council require a Regulation 44 independent visitor to undertake monthly monitoring visits. The inspection visit will look at how the homes operate on a day-to-day basis as well as how needs are identified and met, all of which will be measured against the National Minimum standards for children's homes and children's home regulations. There will be no formal base for this provision required. There is an expectation of one visit per month to each of the homes listed within the Service Specification. There is an expectation of a minimum of three hours audit activity in the home followed by the time expected of the visitor to produce the report. Time will be available for comments and reflection following the initial receipt of the report. The provider will have an existing audit tool in place for visits and the subsequent report. This will be Quality Assured by the Responsible Individual / Service Lead for the residential homes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9921d52a-6ec9-4e3f-947f-50ed472a9060 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 May 2024 - 2 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| 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

- 12 Jan 2024 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9921d52a-6ec9-4e3f-947f-50ed472a9060

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9921d52a-6ec9-4e3f-947f-50ed472a9060
  12th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c9df143a-11af-ee11-8127-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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