Regulation 44 Independent Visitor

A Tender Notice
by CORNWALL COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
1 year
Value
£50K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
22 Jul 2025
Delivery
01 Oct 2025 to 30 Sep 2026
Deadline
11 Aug 2025 10:59

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

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1 buyer

Description

Regulation 44 Independent Visits for Children Homes in Cornwall

Renewal Options

2 x 12 month extension

Award Criteria

Quality Criteria (2000) words Criteria Fully vetted, knowledgeable professionals, trained in conducting thorough, supportive and rigorous monthly visits. 20% Professional expertise in either the management and delivery of short breaks and residential care for disabled children, or experience of working in a quality assurance in relation to children’s residential services. 20% Experience or demonstrable ability to write comprehensive reports that provide clear analysis and recommendations on areas for improvement. Considerable skill in auditing and inspection, communication and analysis. 15% Have knowledge of Cornwall and IoS Safeguarding policy and procedures and can confirm ability to work to these. 5% Excellent understanding of children’s home legislation, national minimum standards, guidance and regulations. 10% Mobilisation - Provide a detailed plan including mobilization period with timelines, milestones, risks and mitigations with expectation that the service will be fully mobilized from 1st October 2025. 10%
Commerical / Pricing Include all capital and revenue costs, broken down into sufficient detail, and including but not restricted to, staffing costs (number of posts, hours, etc), venue costs, travel costs, equipment, management oncosts etc. Also any in-kind funding received – or any added value.

CPV Codes

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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