Regulation 44

Bradford Children & Families Trust is seeking an experienced provider to deliver an Independent Visitor Service across its registered children’s homes in accordance with Regulation 44 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

The current requirement covers nine homes, with a minimum of 108 independent visits each year. Visits will assess the quality of care, safeguarding, children’s welfare and the management of each home, followed by evidence-based Regulation 44 reports meeting statutory and Ofsted requirements.

Contract Information

Buyer: Bradford Children & Families Trust
Deadline: 23 October 2026, 12:00pm
Contract Value: Up to £240,000 excluding VAT
Delivery Length: 3 years, with an optional 12-month extension
Tender Link: View tender opportunity

The Trust intends to appoint a single provider. Additional visits may be commissioned if further children’s homes are brought into scope, subject to the overall contract value.

Evaluation Criteria

• Service Delivery – 20%
• Children and Young People’s Voice – 20%
• Safeguarding – 10%
• Quality Assurance and Communication – 10%
• Social Value – 10%
• Price – 30%

Provider Requirements

Providers must demonstrate relevant experience, appropriate insurance, data protection and health and safety compliance. Personnel delivering the service must also hold Enhanced DBS checks.

The opportunity is particularly relevant to organisations experienced in independent children’s residential care scrutiny, safeguarding and Regulation 44 visits.

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