CQCV 261 - Independent Regulation 44 Visiting Service

Shropshire CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05ad17Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 13 Nov 2025

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

21 Nov 2025

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

Scope

Reference
CQCV 261
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Possible extension to 31 Dec 2027

An optional 12-month extension until 31st December 2027

CPV classifications
85300000
Contract locations
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Priceprice30.00%
Qualityquality70.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

13 Nov 2025

Contract start

01 Jan 2026

Contract end

31 Dec 2026