Award

CQCV 261 - Independent Regulation 44 Visiting Service

  • Shropshire Council

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-075991

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05ad17 (view related notices)

Published 21 November 2025, 12:05pm



Scope

Reference

CQCV 261

Description

This is an award notice for the provision of an independent Regulation 44 service for a minimum of 6 Shropshire Council children's homes that may increase during the period of the contract and therefore the provider will need capacity to support 8 homes.

The independent person will visit each home at least once a month, to establish whether

a) children are effectively safeguarded; and

b) the conduct of the home promotes children's well-being.

A report is required from the independent person for each visit. Recommendations from the visit will support and challenge managers, promoting continuous development and improvements.

The total value stated is £49,999 over two years for 8 homes.

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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995290572


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £49,999 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

13 November 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

1 December 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
  • Possible extension to 31 December 2027
  • 2 years

Description of possible extension:

An optional 12-month extension until 31st December 2027

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

Contract locations

  • UKG22 - Shropshire CC

Information about tenders

  • 1 tender received
  • 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
    • 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Special regime

Light touch


Supplier

Childrens Homes Improvement Ltd

65 Buffery Road

Dudley

DY2 8EE

United Kingdom

Contact name: Angela Griffiths

Email: angela.griffiths@childrenshomesimprovement.co.uk

Region: UKG36 - Dudley

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1


Contracting authority

Shropshire Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLL-9577-QDZW

Guildhall, Frankwell Quay

Shrewsbury

SY3 8HQ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Procurement

Telephone: +44 1743252992

Email: procurement@shropshire.gov.uk

Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government