Award

CQCV 261 - Independent Regulation 44 Visiting Service

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council, located in Shrewsbury, has conducted an open competition for the Independent Regulation 44 Visiting Service, designated as tender ID CQCV 261. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work and related services, and operates under a light-touch regime. The objective is for an independent person to regularly visit and report on at least six children’s homes to improve safeguarding and promote well-being, with the potential to extend the service to eight homes. The contract was awarded on 13th November 2025 for a total value of £49,999 over a two-year period, starting from 1st January 2026, with an optional 12-month extension available. The process is now at the award stage.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the award to Children's Homes Improvement Ltd, an SME based in Dudley. Businesses involved in social work services and those experienced in regulatory visits and reporting within the care sector are well-suited to such tenders. The competitive criteria prioritised quality over price, emphasizing the importance of delivering high-standard services. This could be a substantial opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their operations into the public sector in the West Midlands and specifically within the social care industry.

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Notice Title

CQCV 261 - Independent Regulation 44 Visiting Service

Notice 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 PS49,999 over two years for 8 homes. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995290572

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional 12-month extension until 31st December 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075991-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

CHILDRENS HOMES IMPROVEMENT

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