Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision - Regulation 44

Rotherham Borough Council

Published: Apr 7, 2026

Updated: May 25, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE

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About This Opportunity

Services contract awarded by Rotherham Borough Council (United Kingdom): Independent Visitors. ICT & digital. Awarded to THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE.

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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Description

The Council requires a single provider to deliver Independent Visitor (Regulation 44 Officer) services, which include both announced and unannounced visits to Rotherham's Children's Homes in accordance with Ofsted regulations. During these visits, the independent person must assess the quality of care, interact with the children and staff, and review the home's records. They will then produce a report detailing their findings and recommendations to enhance the home's operations and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations. This service must be provided at least once a month, with accurate, evidence-based reports to help improve the quality of residential homes for children.
There are currently 7 homes that are fully operational and a further 5 which have been approved and will form part of the scope for this contract. The provider is required to attend all homes specified for this contract when requested by the Council, therefore it is an expectation that the provider will deliver up to 144 reports expected on an annual basis 576 reports for the full duration of the contract for the maximum of 12 homes.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 7, 2026. Last refreshed 31 days ago. Reference: 031509-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Rotherham Borough Council

Rotherham Borough Council has issued 47 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 38 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

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