egulation 44 - Independent Inspection of Local Authority Children's Homes in Leeds

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05eb5fProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive

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Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

09 Jun 2026

Description

Management visits to Children's Homes, known as Regulation 44 Visits, are carried out under Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. They are also covered by the Quality Standards for Children's Homes. See Section 9, Government Guidance, Regulations & Quality Standards for Children's Homes to access this information. The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations - Volume 5, under section entitled - Proper Oversight. paragraph 3.12 and 3.13. The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 states Regulation 44 visits states that: 'The registered Person should actively seek independent scrutiny of the home and make best use of information from independent and internal monitoring to ensure continuous improvement

Scope

Reference
104897
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Feb 2026 to 31 Jan 2030
Possible extension to 01 Feb 2030

There is the possibility of up to 24 months extension in any combination.

CPV classifications
85000000
85311000
85311300
98000000
Contract locations
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

The conditions of participation are as set out in the standard selection questionnaire (SQ) and associated documentation. No amendments or additional requirements have been made to the standard criteria. Economic and financial standing, technical and professional ability, and exclusion grounds will be assessed in accordance with the standard SQ.

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

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