Regulation 44 Visits by an Independent Person
Buyer: Durham County Council
- Published
- 24 August 2026
- Estimated value
- £1,060,000
- Place of performance
- UKC14
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 080267-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06ad88
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 85000000Health and social work services
Description
This contract is for Regulation 44 Visits by an Independent Person. The Community Children's Homes maintained by Durham County Council provide support and care for some of our most vulnerable children. Durham County Council is committed to be the best parent we can be for Children in our Care and strives to ensure that we deliver support and care that is as good as every good parent. In addition to this we also host Aycliffe Secure Centre within County Durham for both male and females who have been admitted by courts or councils on a welfare and youth custody basis, this may be due to a risk to themselves or others or because there is a concern about involvement with criminal activities. The Children's Homes Regulations 2015 (Regulation 44) require all providers of Children's Residential Homes, to secure monthly visits (as a minimum) by an Independent Person to undertake a rigorous and impartial assessment of the home's arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in the home's care. There are currently 15 Community Children's Homes maintained by Durham County Council, including a Short Breaks Service and a Step-Down from Secure home. Each of these homes …
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE | — | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 080267-2026 · 24 August 2026
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