Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1d-286f-737b-ae1d-43c761d90967/regulation-44-independent-visits-childrens-homes-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Regulation 44 - Independent Visits (Children's Homes) Service [Wakefield Council Customer Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wakefield-council-customer-service) Estimated value Not stated Published 8 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 15 Jan 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council (the Council) invites tenders for the provision of a Service to conduct Independent Visits to each of the Council's Children's Homes in line with Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 in accordance with the Service Specification and upon the terms and conditions of Contract for the Service. The Contract for the Service with the current independent provider is due to expire on 30 June 2018. The Contract period for the Regulation 44 - Independent Visits (Children's Homes) Service will be with effect from 1 July 2018 for a period of 24 months (with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months). The Council anticipates that delivery of this Service will cost no more than £12,000 per annum based on the Council's current operation of 5 Children's Homes. The number of homes, however, may vary upward or downward during the contract period and the value of services will reflect any changes in this number based on the unit cost per home per month.  Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: [yortender.co.uk](http://www.yortender.co.uk) Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: [yortender.co.uk](http://www.yortender.co.uk) ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/13033f9e-6c42-471c-927f-c5b80252fc39) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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