AwardedAwarded 31 December 2025
CQCV 261 - Independent Regulation 44 Visiting Service
Shropshire Council · Local authority
In brief
Shropshire Council awarded care work to Childrens Homes Improvement Ltd on 31 December 2025.
The notice gives a value of £49,999 including VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 2 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
This is an contract details 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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Homes Improvement Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | £49,999 | Awarded 13 November 2025 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 064326-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 075991-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 023152-2026
About the buyer
Shropshire CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
68Awards
23Suppliers it has used most for care
- Action for Children3 contracts
- A4U1 contract
- Bethphage1 contract
- Childrens Homes Improvement Ltd1 contract
- Ice Creates Limited1 contract
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From notice 064326-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 October 2025, last updated 13 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.