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title: "Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061279"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061279

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008253-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,400 |
| Lots value | £86,400 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 18:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008253-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008253-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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