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title: "Regulation 44 Visitors for Worcestershire Children First Children's Residential Homes and Short Break Provisions"
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# Regulation 44 Visitors for Worcestershire Children First Children's Residential Homes and Short Break Provisions

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f478f4bc-4a6b-4f04-8458-12408cbed555

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking to appoint a preferred supplier for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors for its children’s residential homes and short break provisions. The tender, titled "Regulation 44 Visitors for Worcestershire Children First Children's Residential Homes and Short Break Provisions," is classified under social work services (CPV code: 85300000) and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submission is 5th November 2020. The selected contractor will provide monitoring services in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those with experience in monitoring and reviewing children's care facilities. Companies that can offer flexible and reliable visiting services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially in light of potential changes in the number of children's homes that may arise over the lifespan of the agreement. With a rigorous oversight requirement, this contract can enable businesses to strengthen their presence in the public sector while contributing positively to community welfare.

## Notice

This tender is to identify a preferred supplier to meet the company's requirements for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors. In accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Part 6 - Monitoring and Reviewing Childrens Homes, Section 43, the registered provider must appoint, at the registered provider's expense, a person ("the independent person") to visit and report on the children's home carried on by the registered provider. Worcestershire Children First currently has 6 children's homes which require monthly independent visits. The number of homes may increase / decrease over the life of the contract and the company requires flexibility to this contract to accommodate this. 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/cfb8b0ea-b92c-4f25-aef1-cc8e213f381e |
| 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 | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2020 at 10:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb8b0ea-b92c-4f25-aef1-cc8e213f381e
- 19 Oct 2020 at 10:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb8b0ea-b92c-4f25-aef1-cc8e213f381e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb8b0ea-b92c-4f25-aef1-cc8e213f381e
  19th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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