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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Rotherham Borough Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
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Application Deadline
16 January 2026
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Estimated Value
£155,520
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| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £186,624 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | 16 January 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 6 March 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 5 March 2030 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 4.1 years |
| Award Criteria: | The award criteria will be allocated as follows: Quality: 50% Price: 30% Social Value: 20% Full details are included within the tender documentation. |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05f5c5 |
| Notice Reference: | 082922-2025 |
All 4 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision Regulation 44
Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision Regulation 44
Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision - Regulation 44
Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision - Regulation 44
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| Award status: | Active |
The award criteria will be allocated as follows: Quality: 50% Price: 30% Social Value: 20% Full details are included within the tender documentation.
The Council is seeking to engage a single provider to deliver Independent Visitor (Regulation 44 Officer) services, which include both announced and unannounced visits to Rotherham's Children's Homes in accordance with Ofsted regulations. During these visits, the independent person must assess the quality of care, interact with the children and staff, and review the home's records. They will then produce a report detailing their findings and recommendations to enhance the home's operations and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations. This service must be provided at least once a month, with accurate, evidence-based reports to help improve the quality of residential homes for children. There are currently 7 homes that are fully operational and a further 5 which have been approved and will form part of the scope for this contract. The provider is required to attend all homes specified for this contract when requested by the Council, therefore there it is an expectation that the provider will deliver up to 144 reports expected on an annual basis and 576 reports for the full duration of the contract for the maximum of 12 homes. The actual dates for mobilisation of the further 5 homes are unknown at present but envisaged to take place during 2026 subject to Ofsted registration approvals. When each new home is ready a contract modification will be undertaken No other reporting/reports will be included in the scope of this procurement.
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