Scope
Reference
103218
Description
The Borough Council of Calderdale (the "Council") is commissioning a Service to undertake Regulation 44 Visits to each of its residential children's homes.
The Service must ensure that it supports the Council to meet its statutory duties in relation to Regulation 44 of The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. Which is to conduct monthly visits by an independent person to each children's home in order to assess and report on the quality of care being delivered.
The contract will commence on the 1st April 2026, for a period of 2 years, until 31st March 2028, with the option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 2 years/24 months.
Total value (estimated)
- £84,400 excluding VAT
- £84,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will commence on the 1st April 2026, for a period of 2 years, until 31st March 2028, with the option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 2 years/24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
60% quality
40% price
Most advantageous tender
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/viewtransaction.asp?TID=103218
Contracting authority
Borough Council of Calderdale
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQT-4842-NXXN
Town Hall, Crossley Street
Halifax
HX1 1UJ
United Kingdom
Email: bob.farr@calderdale.gov.uk
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government