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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£1,060,000

Regulation 44 Visits by an Independent Person

Awarded to THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE

Published
Published 4 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 6 July 2026

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Overview

Durham County Council has awarded a contract worth £1,060,000 to The National Youth Advocacy Service for Regulation 44 Independent Person visits at its children's residential homes and Aycliffe Secure Centre. The service requires monthly visits by an independent person to assess safeguarding and welfare arrangements across 20 existing homes, with provision for up to five additional homes as they are developed. The contract commenced following the 6 July 2026 submission deadline and is now in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,060,000
Procedure
Open
Published
4 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,060,000
Award date
27 July 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 August 2031
Winner
  • THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    24 August 2026

  2. Contract

    28 July 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    4 June 2026

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