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CQCV 261 - Independent Regulation 44 Visiting Service

Shropshire Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Shropshire Council

Buyer Address: Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, UKG22, SY3 8HQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Procurement

Contact Email: procurement@shropshire.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1743252992

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
49999.0 GBP
Published
13 Mar 2026, 15:50
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
85300000 - Social work and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Childrens Homes Improvement Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Raw Notice JSON

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