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title: "Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision - Regulation 44"
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# Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision - Regulation 44

Buyer: ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f5c5

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## Summary

Rotherham Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Independent Visitors RMBC Residential Provision - Regulation 44" for the provision of Independent Visitor (Regulation 44 Officer) services. This contract involves both announced and unannounced visits to children's homes across Rotherham, aiming to assess and improve the quality of care in compliance with Ofsted regulations. The procurement was conducted through an open below threshold competition, inviting bids to provide services at the Council's seven operational homes, with the scope extending to five additional approved homes. The contract, awarded to The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS), commenced on 6 May 2026 and will run until 5 May 2030, with the bidder's price being fixed for the contract duration. The process was organised at the Council's Rotherham locality identified by its postal code S60 1AE, within the region UKE31, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses within the social services industry, particularly those experienced in offering children's welfare services. The successful bidder is expected to deliver up to 576 comprehensive reports over the contract period, enhancing the provider's profile and bolstering their presence in the social work sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those capable of meeting Ofsted regulatory standards and interested in contributing to child welfare advancements, would find this opportunity beneficial for growth and visibility. Participation in such a contract aids in establishing credibility and potentially accessing further opportunities within government tenders. Businesses with experience in social value and quality service delivery are likely to find substantial advantage in contracts such as these.

## Notice

The Council requires a single provider to deliver Independent Visitor (Regulation 44 Officer) services, which include both announced and unannounced visits to Rotherham's Children's Homes in accordance with Ofsted regulations. During these visits, the independent person must assess the quality of care, interact with the children and staff, and review the home's records. They will then produce a report detailing their findings and recommendations to enhance the home's operations and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations. This service must be provided at least once a month, with accurate, evidence-based reports to help improve the quality of residential homes for children. There are currently 7 homes that are fully operational and a further 5 which have been approved and will form part of the scope for this contract. The provider is required to attend all homes specified for this contract when requested by the Council, therefore it is an expectation that the provider will deliver up to 144 reports expected on an annual basis 576 reports for the full duration of the contract for the maximum of 12 homes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048969-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 5 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,520 |
| Lots value | £155,520 |
| Awards value | £155,520 |
| Contracts value | £155,520 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048969-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031509-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 14:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002331-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 13:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082922-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048969-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031509-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002331-2026
  12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082922-2025
  15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nyas.net
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/
- https://www.socialvalueportal.com/

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