Stale Pre-tender

Regulation 44 visits and reports

Details

Value
£120,000
Topic
Social work and related services
Published
17 June 2026
Submission
22 July 2026

Tender description

The overall purpose of Regulation 44 visits and subsequent reports is to ensure that the care provided is of a satisfactory standard as specified in Regulation 44 (2) of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 in order for the Local Authority to discharge its statutory duties. Within scope are all of Oldham's current in house residential settings including those offering specialist short term support and semi-independent provision as good practice on Oldham's continual improvement and learning journey. One further residential setting will come on board and form part of this specification from Summer 2027

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published17 June 2026
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About the buyer

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority for the Oldham metropolitan borough, advertising contracts through The Chest procurement portal. Larger tenders also appear on the government's Find a Tender service. Procurements follow the Procurement Act 2023, using open or competitive flexible procedures. Contracts below threshold follow a lighter regulatory regime. Many tenders carry social value requirements covering employment, environment and community wellbeing. Healthcare-related procurements follow the NHS Provider Selection Regime where it applies. Invoices need a valid purchase order under the council's no purchase order, no pay policy.

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 Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in health and social work, construction work and software and information systems.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 85300000 · Social work and related services

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