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Independent Regulation 44 Visitor Service for Small Group Homes CAFS/2026/313

Stoke on Trent City Council · Local authority

In brief

Stoke on Trent City Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (West Midlands).

The estimated value is £195,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 2 November 2026.

Bids close at 8pm, Friday 9 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 9 October 2026
Bids by
8pm, Friday 9 October 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 3.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 14 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: procontract.due-north.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 9 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 8pm, Friday 9 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 089755-2026

About the buyer

Stoke on Trent City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

113

Awards

54

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From notice 089755-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.