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OpenStage · planning

St Helens Council

Soft Market Testing - Reg 44 Inspections

HealthcareCPV 85000000
Value£18k
Deadline
Published11 Dec 2025
RegionNationwide
Who to contact
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk

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this tender£0£16.5m

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The brief

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.

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However, due to recent service expansion, Regulation

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.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f422
Stage
planning · Planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
082131-2025
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