Scope
Reference
104897
Description
Management visits to Children's Homes, known as Regulation 44 Visits, are carried out under Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. They are also covered by the Quality Standards for Children's Homes. See Section 9, Government Guidance, Regulations & Quality Standards for Children's Homes to access this information. The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations - Volume 5, under section entitled - Proper Oversight. paragraph 3.12 and 3.13. The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 states Regulation 44 visits states that: 'The registered Person should actively seek independent scrutiny of the home and make best use of information from independent and internal monitoring to ensure continuous improvement'
Total value (estimated)
- £480,000 excluding VAT
- £576,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
There is the possibility of up to 24 months extension in any combination.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKE42 - Leeds
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
Suppliers from West Yorkshire
Conditions of participation
The conditions of participation are as set out in the standard selection questionnaire (SQ) and associated documentation. No amendments or additional requirements have been made to the standard criteria. Economic and financial standing, technical and professional ability, and exclusion grounds will be assessed in accordance with the standard SQ.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The award criteria will be contained in the tender documents. We will be using a price/quality separated approach. With the successful bidder meeting the minimum quality threshold and submitting to lowest pric
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Leeds City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJYG-6658-PPMY
Civic Hall, 3rd Floor West,
Leeds
LS1 1UR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Gary Bristol
Telephone: +44 01133785902
Email: gary.bristol@leeds.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government