RFQ for Reg 44 Independent Visitors

Tender description

Kent County Council is inviting tenders from a suitably experienced contractor(s) who can deliver an independent visitor service to 6 children’s homes in Kent that provide residential short breaks for disabled children, in accordance with Regulation 44 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015. Kent County Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable provider to fulfil the statutory requirements set out under Regulations 43 and 44 in the supply of an Independent visitor service to children’s homes in Kent. Kent County Council own and manage 6 Overnight Short Break Units for disabled children & young people up to the age of 19yrs.The six units are: • Fairlawn, Ashford • The Den, Sunrise Centre, Southborough • Tree Tops, Dartford • Blue Bells, Detling • The Beach Hut, Windchimes, Herne Bay • The NEST, Ashford The contract will have the opportunity to increase to an additional site, once NEST 2 is fully registered. To comply with the Children’s Home (England) Regulations (2015) and maintain their registration with Ofsted KCC are required to employ Independent Visitors. Keywords: Regulation 44, Independent, Children