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Regulation 44 Visitor

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the "Regulation 44 Visitor" initiative. This contract, focussing on health and social work services, specifically requires conducting independent inspections of children's homes within the Kirklees region. The initiative is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of children residing in these homes, with mandatory monthly reports to be submitted to Ofsted. This procurement was conducted under a limited competition method and falls below the threshold for larger bids. The contract has been awarded to The National Youth Advocacy Service, commencing on 1st April 2026 and terminating on 31st March 2029, with the option of a 12-month renewal, offering a total potential contract value of £95,040.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in social work and advocacy services, given the contract's requirement for professional, independent oversight of children's homes. Businesses deeply familiar with regulatory standards and compliance in the care sector could leverage this contract to not only stabilise their operational portfolio but also expand their engagement with public sector clients. The successful supplier, The National Youth Advocacy Service, reflects the suitability of organisations with experience in safeguarding and children's welfare services, which are well-positioned to meet the demands and ensure the delivery of high-quality reports on a monthly basis. This engagement reflects a long-term commitment, essential for businesses looking to build a robust presence in the public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulation 44 Visitor

Notice Description

Kirklees Council currently operates 6 children's homes with a 7th purchased and will be operational in 2026. There is a statutory requirement for an independent person to undertake monthly Regulation 44 visits of our Local Authority Children's Homes in Kirklees. The IP will provide a written report outlining how the home effectively safeguards and ensure the wellbeing of children, this is submitted to Ofsted each month.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006663-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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