Soft Market Testing - Reg 44 Inspections
Estimated value
£18k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
11 Dec 2025
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Description
St Helens Council is undertaking soft market testing ahead of a forthcoming procurement for an Independent Regulation 44 Visitor Service. The Council currently commissions Regulation 44 inspections for two of its children's homes. However, due to recent service expansion, Regulation 44 inspections are now required for five children's homes, with a potential sixth home expected to open in the near future. Further expansion of provision is also possible during the lifetime of the contract.
Scope
- Reference
- DN799261
- Total value
- £17,700 excluding VATBelow the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 85000000
- Contract locations
- North West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)