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
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
This contract is 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Social-work-and-related-services./Q84CJS8339 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Q84CJS8339
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064326-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 49,999.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-12-31T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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