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.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

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

WinnerValueDates
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

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 064326-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 075991-2025
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 023152-2026

About the buyer

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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.