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title: "Regulation 44 Inspections"
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# Regulation 44 Inspections

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77e33780-4042-4596-a552-4e6f807ba8cf

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## Summary

The Somerset Council has initiated a tender for Regulation 44 Inspections in the Health and social work services category. The contract involves inspecting Children's Homes managed in partnership with The Shaw Trust Charity and run by Homes to Inspire. The tender value is £55,000 GBP with a tender period ending on 8th March 2024 and a contract period starting from 1st April 2024 in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs interested in health and social work services to engage with Somerset Council. Businesses specialising in services related to managing teenagers with complex needs and challenging behaviours, including self-harm, may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The suitability criteria indicate a preference for smaller and socially impactful organisations to participate in this contract opportunity.

## Notice

Somerset Council has a duty to inspect Children's Homes under Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. The Local Authority would like a provider to assess its homes which are managed in Partnership with The Shaw Trust Charity and run by Homes to Inspire. These homes are predominantly for teenagers with complex needs, who may display challenging behaviour, including self-harm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4b1f18-402f-40f6-abfb-aea5e6ead566 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2024 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4b1f18-402f-40f6-abfb-aea5e6ead566

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4b1f18-402f-40f6-abfb-aea5e6ead566
  23rd February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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