Independent Regulation 44 Visitor Service for Small Group Homes
Issued by Stoke on Trent City Council · via UK Find a Tender Service
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 9 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC
- Value
- GBP 195,000
- Reference
- CAFS/2026/313
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- services
Details
Under Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, all children's homes must receive an independent monthly visit carried out by a person not directly employed by the home or the wider local authority. Stoke on Trent City Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver an Independent Regulation 44 Visitor Service for Children's Small Group Homes located within the city. The service is required to undertake monthly Regulation 44 visits in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, providing independent scrutiny, assurance and reporting to support the quality, safety and welfare of children and young people living in residential care.
Context for bidders
We hold 7 notices from Stoke on Trent City Council, going back to August 2026 — 7 of them still open. They buy mostly in Education & Training, Healthcare & Pharma and Livelihoods & Enterprise Development. This one closes in 17 days.
Documents
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