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Regulation 44 Inspections - 2026

Delivery of monthly independent Regulation 44 visits to council-run children's homes in accordance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. The service requires qualified, impartial inspectors to conduct site visits and provide formal reports to ensure regulatory compliance and oversight of care standards.

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Awarded value
£177k
As published
Published
11 December 2025
Awarded
4 March 2026
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
Contract length
36 months
Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Inspection service

Provision of independent Regulation 44 inspection and monitoring services for local authority children's residential care homes.

  • Provide independent Regulation 44 visits to all council-run children's homes.
  • Deliver monthly visits by qualified, impartial individuals independent of the homes and the placing authority, as required under the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Inspection service
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
36 months
Contract dates
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
85310000

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Lifecycle

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  2. Contract awardedto National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Somerset Council

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National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/339181/regulation-44-inspections-2026
Buyer reference
ERFX1002644
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f34f
Last checked
5 November 2026

Somerset Council. Regulation 44 Inspections - 2026. Contract award, 11 December 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/339181/regulation-44-inspections-2026 (accessed 5 November 2026).