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.
To view this notice, please click here:
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
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
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government