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title: "WP4091 - Regulation 44 Independent Visiting Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05130f"
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# WP4091 - Regulation 44 Independent Visiting Service

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05130f

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## Summary

In a procurement process initiated by Walsall Council, a contract titled "WP4091 - Regulation 44 Independent Visiting Service" has been awarded. The tender falls under the industry category of Administrative Social Services and encompasses services required at children's homes throughout the UK region of Walsall (UKG38). This contract, under the procurement stage of 'award', began its signing on 14th July 2025 and will be active from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a renewal option for up to 2 additional years. The procurement method employed was 'open' below threshold, which allows broad competition within the specified industry.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to child welfare and independent assessments. Large organisations capable of conducting monthly visits and preparing reports, like NYAS, are well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, this opportunity is ideal for SMEs interested in entering public sector tenders focusing on safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. The open procurement approach and the competitive nature of the tender further accentuate the potential for diverse businesses to engage in the public sector, making an impact through specialised service offerings.

## Notice

The Council has decided to procure Independent Visiting Service, pursuant to regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 regulations, which outlines that an independent person shall be appointed to visit each of the Councils Children's Home at least once a month throughout the Term and compile a report of their findings and submit report to the relevant authorities involved. The Regulation 44 Visitor is an individual appointed to carry out visits to the home as an independent person that must make a rigorous and impartial assessment of the arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in each Children's Home to ensure that all Children accommodated within each Children Home are being appropriately cared for and effectively safeguarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039927-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG38 Walsall |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NYAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 11:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039927-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 12:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021247-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039927-2025
  15th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021247-2025
  14th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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