egulation 44 - Independent Inspection of Local Authority Children's Homes in Leeds

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 15:24

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Regulation 44 - Independent Inspection of Local Authority Children's Homes in Leeds" is being managed by Leeds City Council, a public authority in sub-central government, located at Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on welfare services for children and young people. The process utilised an open procurement method with competition below the threshold. The tendering stage concluded on 11th December 2025, and the contract is now in its award phase, having been active since 12th February 2026, and is set to run until 31st January 2030, with a total value of £576,000 gross. Leeds City Council further applied a 'light touch' regime, and the procurement is part of a broader effort under the Children's Homes Regulations, centred on continuous improvement through independent inspection.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those equipped to provide welfare services tailored to children and young people. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), which can meet the economic and financial standing requirements and demonstrate technical and professional ability, are particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses located in West Yorkshire may have a competitive edge due to the local focus of the contract. The open procurement process allows for broad participation, and the price/quality evaluation could favour organisations with innovative approaches to deliver high-quality inspection services at competitive rates. The opportunity for a 24-month contract extension further enhances the potential for business growth and long-term collaboration with Leeds City Council.

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Notice Title

egulation 44 - Independent Inspection of Local Authority Children's Homes in Leeds

Notice Description

Management visits to Children's Homes, known as Regulation 44 Visits, are carried out under Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. They are also covered by the Quality Standards for Children's Homes. See Section 9, Government Guidance, Regulations & Quality Standards for Children's Homes to access this information. The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations - Volume 5, under section entitled - Proper Oversight. paragraph 3.12 and 3.13. The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 states Regulation 44 visits states that: 'The registered Person should actively seek independent scrutiny of the home and make best use of information from independent and internal monitoring to ensure continuous improvement

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: There is the possibility of up to 24 months extension in any combination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054439-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE

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