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title: "Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06638e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06638e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044484-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MINERVA TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 14:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044484-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020130-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044484-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020130-2026
  5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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