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Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes (re-tender)

North Tyneside Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: North Tyneside Borough Council

Buyer Address: Quadrant, North Tyneside, UKC22, NE27 0BY, United Kingdom

Contact Email: strategic.procurement@northtyneside.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
86400.0 GBP
Gross: 103680 GBP
Published
05 Mar 2026, 16:54
Deadline
26 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85300000 - Social work and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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).

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020130-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

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.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 86,400

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 103,680

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-04-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical and Professional Ability (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Presentation (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Interview (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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