---
title: "Provision of Regulation 44 Independent Visitor Services for Children's Homes and the Secure Children's Home"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ccc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Provision of Regulation 44 Independent Visitor Services for Children's Homes and the Secure Children's Home

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ccc

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Regulation 44 Independent Visitor Services aimed at overseeing five internal children’s homes and the Secure Children’s Home within Nottingham. This procurement, tagged under the category of social work and related services, operates as an open process below the threshold, with submission deadlines closing on 13th May 2026. The enquiry period ends on 6th May 2026. The procurement process, categorised under services, adheres to the light-touch regime, and is poised to begin its contract period from 1st July 2026, subject to renewal options.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the social work sector to expand their reach and impact. The Council seeks a provider who can deliver consistent monthly visits as per the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, fostering growth in businesses that specialise in socially-focused services. The contract will be awarded based on quality and financial criteria, making it an attractive proposition for firms offering high-quality services and competitive pricing strategies. With a potential contract duration of up to four years, this project allows businesses to build lasting partnerships while contributing to the welfare and support of vulnerable children in Nottinghamshire.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is seeking a provider to deliver Regulation 44 Independent Visitor services across five of the Council's internal children's homes and the Secure Children's Home (SCH), carrying out independent visits at least once each month, in accordance with Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The provider shall deliver a Regulation 44 Independent Visitor service to all specified homes in accordance with Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: It is envisaged that the contract will commence on 1st July 2026 and will last for an initial period of two years. There will be the option for two twelve-month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038587-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,000 |
| Lots value | £104,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 12:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038587-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038587-2026
  28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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