Contract awardedRegulation 44 visits

Provision of Regulation 44 Independent Visitor Services for Children's Homes and the Secure Children's Home

Delivery of monthly independent visits to five children's homes and one secure children's home in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The service requires independent oversight and reporting to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for residential care settings.

Awarded value
£89k
As published
Published
28 April 2026
Contract length
23 months
Ends 30 June 2028

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of independent Regulation 44 visiting services for children's residential homes and secure children's accommodation facilities.

  • Deliver Regulation 44 Independent Visitor services across five of Nottinghamshire County Council’s internal children’s homes and the Secure Children’s Home
  • Carry out independent visits at least once each month in accordance with Regulation 44 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
24 months
Extensions
12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run
48 months
Contract dates
16 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
85300000

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Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Nottinghamshire County Council

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National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/2870396/provision-of-regulation-44-independent-visitor-services-for-children-s-homes-and
Buyer reference
DN814455
Open contracting ID
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Last checked
5 November 2026

Nottinghamshire County Council. Provision of Regulation 44 Independent Visitor Services for Children's Homes and the Secure Children's Home. Contract award, 28 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/2870396/provision-of-regulation-44-independent-visitor-services-for-children-s-homes-and (accessed 5 November 2026).