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title: "Regulation 44 Visitor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e8f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# Regulation 44 Visitor

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e8f

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006663-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,040 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 13:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006663-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006663-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kirklees.gov.uk
- http://www.nyas.net
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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