Scope
Reference
OPEN20252105
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).
Total value (estimated)
- £86,400 excluding VAT
- £103,680 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension will be 2 x 1 year options to extend depending on the length of the initial contract.
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Reference number: OPEN20252105
Title: Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical and Professional Ability | Quality | 30% |
| Presentation | Quality | 30% |
| Pricing | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Interview | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
This procurement is a Light Touch multi stage competitive flexible process (2 stage).
Stage 1 - Invitation to Tender inviting suppliers to submit a tender response as detailed in the documentation with a maximum of 5 suppliers being shortlisted to Stage 2.
Stage2 - Presentation/Interview.
Award criteria is based on:
60% Stage 1 - Invitation to Tender
40% Stage 2 - Presentation/Interview
Contracting authority
North Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBQ-4733-WWLW
Quadrant
North Tyneside
NE27 0BY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government