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Mock inspection consultancy support

HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED

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16 Feb 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Homes in Somerset Limited, a sub-central government public authority, for providing consultancy services related to a mock inspection review of its housing services. The process was classified under the services industry, specifically within research and development consultancy services, and took place in Bridgwater, United Kingdom. This contract reached the award stage on 16th February 2026, resulting in HQN Limited as the appointed supplier, with a contract period running until 16th August 2026. The procurement method utilised was 'limited', indicative of a below-threshold competition.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory frameworks and housing service inspections. The limited procurement method suggests a competitive but accessible bidding environment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that can provide robust support for mock inspections like HQN Limited, which is a suitable SME, would find valuable growth opportunities in collaborating with government bodies such as Homes in Somerset Limited to enhance their regulatory compliance services amidst the evolving housing sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Mock inspection consultancy support

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy support to undertake a mock inspection review for HiS and full mock inspection for Somerset Council in-house housing service as we prepare for the new regulatory framework for social housing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065522
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013932-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@homesinsomerset.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGWATER
Postcode
TA6 3AR
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater South
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HQN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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