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title: "QQ25002 - Reg 44 Service for Internal Children's Homes"
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# QQ25002 - Reg 44 Service for Internal Children's Homes

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd8f2478-e0a6-4ab2-ac80-d1d98c57ff9a

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## Summary

The Wolverhampton City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "QQ25002 - Reg 44 Service for Internal Children's Homes" within the social work and related services industry category (CPV 85300000). This contract involves providing independent Regulation 44 visits to three Ofsted-registered children's homes in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom. These visits, which ensure the effective safeguarding and well-being of children, must comply with The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, reached the award stage on 12th February 2025. The contract was awarded to Grahams Consultants Ltd, valued at £54,432 GBP, with a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in quality assurance services within children's residential care. Companies with expertise in auditing and inspection, strong communication skills, and the ability to relate to children and young people in residential settings would be particularly well-suited to this role. The process welcomes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), highlighting its inclusive approach. Given the requirement for enhanced DBS checks and a comprehensive understanding of children's residential legislation, businesses that already have experience in local authority settings or independent children's home networks are well-positioned to benefit and expand their operations by competing in such tenders.

## Notice

Regulation 44 (Reg 44) visits are a statutory responsibility for organisations in England that operate Ofsted-registered children's homes. According to the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the registered person must ensure that an independent person visits the children's home at least once a month. These visits are intended to provide independent scrutiny of the home's operations, ensuring that children are effectively safeguarded and that their well-being is promoted. The City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a provider in the open market who will deliver this service to the Council's three Ofsted-registered children's homes in Wolverhampton. These Reg 44 visits must adhere to the requirements set up in The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 . Regulation & Guidance Requirements Regulation and guidance does not dictate the exact requirements in terms of training and experience of people undertaking the role of Regulation 44 Visitor. However, it is widely expected that the visitor will have already undertaken this role either in a Local Authority setting or as part of an independent children's home network. The visitor must have an excellent understanding of children's home legislation, national minimum standards, guidance and regulations and be able to demonstrate experience of working in a quality assurance and or management function in relation to children's residential services. Regulation 44 Skill Requirements The role of Regulation 44 Visitor requires considerable skill in auditing and inspection, communication and analysis and the ability to relate to children and young people in a variety of residential settings with differing needs. The visitor expected to write a report that will cover their visits and usually follow an agreed format by the children's home provider. This report is sent to the registered provider of the home and to Ofsted. Regulation 44 Visitors will make suggestions and recommendations on practice and how services to children and young people can continue to be improved. Staffing and Enhanced DBS Checks The Provider shall ensure that all Regulation 44 Visitors who work with and/or have access to vulnerable adults and/or children undergo a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check prior to working with and/or having unsupervised access to any vulnerable adults and/or children. The Provider engages or employs any person in the provision of the Service, or in any activity related to, or connected with, the provision of the Service, the Provider must without limitation, complete: a) the Employment Checks; and b) such other checks as required by the DBS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2c0e08-5e0c-4184-9905-f3fb393c7046 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,432 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,432 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAHAMS CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2c0e08-5e0c-4184-9905-f3fb393c7046

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2c0e08-5e0c-4184-9905-f3fb393c7046
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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