Provision of Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Northamptonshire Children's Trust Children's Homes
North Northamptonshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Northamptonshire Children's Trust Children's Homes
Awarded 31 May 2022
Awarded31 May 2022
Value£31,800.00
SupplierSIGNIS LTD
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 5mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 31 May 2022Expired 29 May 2025
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North Northamptonshire Council awarded a contract to SIGNIS LTD for the provision of independent visits to each of Northamptonshire Children's Trust's five children's homes, in line with Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
The contract, valued at £31,800, covers a minimum of monthly visits by an independent person to conduct rigorous and impartial assessments of each home's arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its care, with an expectation of at least 60 visits over a 12-month cycle.
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