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CQCV 261 - Independent Regulation 44 Visiting Service

  • First published: 22 November 2025
  • Last modified: 22 November 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad17
Published by:
Shropshire Council
Authority ID:
AA20190
Publication date:
22 November 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK6
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

CQCV 261

Procurement 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

Contracting authority

Shropshire Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Guildhall, Frankwell Quay

Town/City: Shrewsbury

Postcode: SY3 8HQ

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLL-9577-QDZW

NUTS code: UKG22

Contact name: Procurement

Email: procurement@shropshire.gov.uk

Telephone: +44 1743252992

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Supplier

Childrens Homes Improvement Ltd

Address 1: 65 Buffery Road

Town/City: Dudley

Postcode: DY2 8EE

Country: United Kingdom

NUTS code: UKG36

Contact name: Angela Griffiths

Email: angela.griffiths@childrenshomesimprovement.co.uk

Type:

  • SME

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Contract

1

Status: Pending

Related lots

1

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

01 December 2025, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

49999.00 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

Delivery regions

  • UKG22 - Shropshire CC

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

01 January 2026, 00:00AM to 31 December 2026, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 December 2027

Suppliers

  • GB-FTS-167186

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85300000 Social work and related services Health and social work services

Delivery locations

ID Description
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Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

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