Scope
Reference
ERFX1002644
Description
This contract is for the provision of independent Regulation 44 visits to all council-run children's homes, as required under the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. The service must deliver monthly visits by qualified, impartial individuals who are independent of the homes and the placing authority.
Total value (estimated)
- £177,000 excluding VAT
- £212,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKK23 - Somerset
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
19 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The project can be located by signing in via the following link for ProActis:
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
The project is called "Regulation 44 Inspections - 2026" and the reference is ERFX1002644.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
The project can be located by signing in via the following link for ProActis:
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The project is called "Regulation 44 Inspections - 2026" and the reference is ERFX1002644.
Contracting authority
Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGC-1434-MQPJ
County Hall, The Crescent
Taunton
TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Email: commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Website: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government