Regulation 44 Visits Service

The Borough Council of Calderdale is seeking to engage an independent service provider to perform Regulation 44 Visits Service, specifically targeting each of its residential children's homes. Classified under the health and social work services industry (CPV code 85000000), this open tender process is currently in the Tender stage. The procurement is managed as a "Below threshold - open competition," adhering to the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

The tender, listed with the ID "103218," closes for enquiries by 8th October 2025 and for submissions by 16th October 2025. The contract will begin on 1st April 2026 and last until 31st March 2028, with a provision to extend by up to two additional years. Such services are crucial for the Council to fulfil its statutory responsibilities under The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, ensuring quality assessments of care provided.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those equipped to deliver high-quality independent assessment services. The contract, valued at £84,400 GBP, is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a preference for bidders who can offer a competitive balance of quality and price, with award criteria set at 60% quality and 40% price. The open competition allows broad participation, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to secure a foothold or expand their portfolios within the governmental child care assessment sector.

Interested parties can access more details and submit applications electronically as per the specified submission guidelines.