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Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes

North Tyneside Council

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Award

14 May 2026 at 15:33

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 16:54

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Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has completed a competitive procurement process for the "Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes". This procurement, initiated under the Procurement Act 2023, involved a flexible competitive procedure and was aimed at providing statutory monthly Regulation 44 visits to children's homes in North Tyneside, with subsequent reporting as per the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The tender spanned a three-year contract with a renewal option of two one-year extensions, starting on 1st June 2026 and extending up to 31st May 2029 if renewals are exercised. The awarded contract, valued at £28,800 per annum and forming part of social work services with accommodation, was granted on 14th May 2026 to MINERVA TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED. The procurement method was open, using a light touch approach, to address the urgency of the requirement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in social work with accommodation. SMEs, such as the successful supplier MINERVA TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED, which participated, can benefit from engaging in this contract due to its structured scope and potential for continuous service provision over multiple years. Businesses with expertise in managing statutory compliance, reporting, and quality social care can greatly benefit from participating in such opportunities. The open procurement method and flexible competitive procedure promote a fair and accessible environment for businesses eager to secure public sector contracts and establish a foothold in the government services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes

Notice Description

Procured under a competitive flexible process under Procurement Act 2023. Provision of statutory monthly Regulation 44 visits to North Tyneside Council children's homes and the provision of a report following each visit, in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. 3 year contract (1 year with 2 x 1 year extensions). Value PS28,800 per annum

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. 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-06638e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044484-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Tyneside 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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINERVA TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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