Buyer
Bradford Children & Families Trust
Open — accepting bids
Regulation 44
Bradford Children & Families Trust · United Kingdom
⏳ Closes 23 Oct 2026 — 21 days left
Location
United Kingdom
Category
Services
Type
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Estimated value
£240,000
EMD / Bid security
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Tender fee
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Published
25 Sep 2026
Closing
23 Oct 2026
Reference
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About this tender
Bradford Children and Families Trust (BCFT) is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider to deliver an Independent Visitor Service in accordance with Regulation 44 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The service will provide independent monthly visits to BCFT’s registered children’s homes within the Bradford District. The current requirement covers nine registered children’s homes, equating to a minimum of 108 visits per year. The number of homes may change during the contract term in line with the Trust’s service requirements. The Independent Visitor will be required to assess the quality of care provided, consider whether children are effectively safeguarded, review how each home promotes children’s welfare and wellbeing, and provide independent scrutiny of leadership, management, practice, records and the physical environment. The successful provider will be expected to engage meaningfully with children and young people, staff, managers, families and relevant professionals, ensuring that children’s views, wishes, feelings and lived experiences are captured and reflected within Regulation 44 reporting. Visits may be announced or unannounced and should tak