Scope
Reference
WP4091
Description
The Council has decided to procure Independent Visiting Service, pursuant to regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 regulations, which outlines that an independent person shall be appointed to visit each of the Councils Children's Home at least once a month throughout the Term and compile a report of their findings and submit report to the relevant authorities involved.
The Regulation 44 Visitor is an individual appointed to carry out visits to the home as an independent person that must make a rigorous and impartial assessment of the arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in each Children's Home to ensure that all Children accommodated within each Children Home are being appropriately cared for and effectively safeguarded.
Contract 1. WP4091 - Independent Visiting Service - Regulation 44
Supplier
Contract value
- £140,000 excluding VAT
- £168,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
14 July 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2028
- Possible extension to 1 September 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
NYAS
Tower Road
Birkenhead
CH41 1FF
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01516498700
Email: tenders@nyas.net
Region: UKD74 - Wirral
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. WP4091 - Independent Visiting Service - Regulation 44
Contracting authority
Walsall Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGR-7481-DHXR
Civic Centre, Darwall Street
Walsall
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom
Region: UKG38 - Walsall
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government