Award

CMCV 109 - The Provision of a Specialist Residential Care Service for Looked After Children

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Award

12 Aug 2025 at 17:20

Tender

16 May 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of specialist residential care services for looked after children within Shropshire. The process involved an open procurement method under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, inviting tenders for a 12-month contract starting on 1st August 2025, with the possibility of two extensions in 2026 and 2027. Keys PCE Limited has been awarded the contract, with the service being delivered across Ofsted registered children's homes within the Shropshire boundaries. The contract, valued at £7,000,000, focuses on social work and related services and follows the light touch regime, as defined by the procurement method. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 10th June 2025 and the award notice published on 12th August 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social work and residential care services. Companies specialising in managing children's homes in line with Ofsted regulations, particularly those focused on children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, stand to benefit considerably. SMEs like Keys PCE Limited, known for their agility and targeted expertise, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, as the open procedure favours diverse suppliers. The contract allows providers to expand their operations within Shropshire, offer sustainable solutions, and contribute positively to the social fabric of the community by enhancing residential care facilities for children. Businesses looking to capitalise on these growth opportunities should align with the strategic needs defined by Shropshire Council's procurement criteria, focusing on quality, social value, and competitive pricing.

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Notice Title

CMCV 109 - The Provision of a Specialist Residential Care Service for Looked After Children

Notice Description

This is a contract details notice for the provision of a Specialist Residential Care Service for Looked After Children to be delivered under a block bed contract. The ten block bed placements within agreed Ofsted registered children's residential homes will be located within Shropshire boundaries for Shropshire Council's use at all times within the term of the contract. The term of the contract will be 12 months starting from the 1st August 2025 with two optional extensions of 12 months in 2026 and 2027. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999262283

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The term of the contract will be 12 months starting from the 1st August 2025 with two optional extensions of 12 months in 2026 and 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080102-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1743252992

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYS PCE

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