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Independent Regulation 44 Visitor Service for Small Group Homes CAFS/2026/313

Stoke on Trent City Council

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Key dates and value

Status
Closed
Submission deadline
9 Oct 2026
Published
22 Sept 2026
Estimated value
£195k
Contract start
2 Nov 2026
Contract end
31 Oct 2028
Location
Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands
Notice type
UK4

Overview

Under Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, all children's homes must receive an independent monthly visit carried out by a person not directly employed by the home or the wider local authority. Stoke on Trent City Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver an Independent Regulation 44 Visitor Service for Children's Small Group Homes located within the city. The service is required to undertake monthly Regulation 44 visits in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, providing independent scrutiny, assurance and reporting to support the quality, safety and welfare of children and young people living in residential care.

CPV codes

  • 85000000 Health and social work services

About the buyer

Stoke on Trent City Council has published 52 tender notices since 31 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £101bn. 4 of them are currently open.

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