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title: "CMCV 109 - The Provision of a Specialist Residential Care Service for Looked After Children"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515ae"
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published: "2025-12-05"
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# CMCV 109 - The Provision of a Specialist Residential Care Service for Looked After Children

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515ae

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080102-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £7,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY3 8HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Porthill |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG22 Shropshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYS PCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080102-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 17:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048211-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022163-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080102-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048211-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022163-2025
  16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999262283
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H75V8UD2KW
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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