Regulation 44 Inspections - 2026

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Katy Reed

Value

£177,000

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Social work services

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Submission Deadline

1 month from now

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2 hours ago

Description

This contract is for the provision of independent Regulation 44 visits to all council-run children's homes, as required under the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. The service must deliver monthly visits by qualified, impartial individuals who are independent of the homes and the placing authority.

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