Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision - Regulation 44
This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.
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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.
What the notice asks for
The Council requires a single provider
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
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
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
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.
The provider is required to attend all
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.
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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.
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