Closed tender

INDEPENDENT REGULATION 44 VISITING SERVICE

Details

Buyer: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Published: 1 December 2025
Submission: 19 December 2025
Source: uk:procontracts

Tender description

To provide monthly independent Regulation 44 inspections of the Council’s Children’s Residential Homes with the aim of keeping children and young people safe and ensuring their voice is heard. The Provider will prioritise and adhere to the national guidance to conduct all the visits to the Children’s Homes in accordance to the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The Provider will examine and scrutinise how each home is managed and provide an objective, critical analysis report of the quality of the care, safeguarding and service delivery to the Council. The Provider will also ensure the care, protection, health, education and progress of the Children and young people accommodated is a priority, also that their views, wishes and feelings are gained about the accommodation and care they receive. Keywords: Residential Homes, Regulations 44, Children, Young People, Accommodations, Independent visitor’s

Timeline

Completed: Tender published1 December 2025
Current notice
Completed: Submission date19 December 2025

About the buyer

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority that buys through STAR Procurement, a shared service run jointly with Rochdale, Tameside and Trafford councils. Suppliers register for open tenders on The Chest, the North West's public sector e-procurement portal. STAR Procurement organises contracts across three categories, covering people, place and professional services. A valid purchase order number must accompany every invoice before payment is made. Meet the Buyer events introduce Stockport-based tradespeople and consultants to upcoming projects. Highways works, consultancy services and property contracts are typically procured through STAR frameworks.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, construction work and IT services.

Decision makers

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Commercial Director	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov
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Contracts Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov