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Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes

North Tyneside Borough Council

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29 Jan 2026 at 18:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by North Tyneside Borough Council involves a tender for "Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes." This tender, formed under Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, requires statutory monthly visits and reports on children's homes managed by the council. It falls under the "Social work and related services" industry category and is located in the region designated as UKC22, United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is the Tender with a deadline for submissions set for 23rd February 2026. The tender period ends on this date, while enquiries are accepted until 13th February 2026, and the award period concludes on 20th March 2026. The procurement method adopted is an open, competitive flexible procedure and includes a light touch regime with a focus on services and a two-stage process involving invitations to tender followed by presentations/interviews.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in social work services, especially those familiar with children's home regulations. Its competitive procurement process, which factors in technical ability, pricing, social value, presentation, and interview results, is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises seeking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. Businesses capable of providing the required visits and reports to meet the statutory obligations, while managing the potential for contract renewal and an increase in service demands, will find this tender especially beneficial. The contract begins on 1st May 2026 and could extend until 2029, offering a stable and long-term opportunity for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes

Notice Description

Statutory monthly regulation 44 visits to North Tyneside Council Children's Homes and provision of a report following each visit, in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. Current volume is 8 children's homes x 12 visits per year (96 visits/reports).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional visits will be required should there be an increase in homes during the term of the contract.

Renewal: Extension will be 2 x 1 year options to extend depending on the length of the initial contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061279
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008253-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£86,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Tyneside Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

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