---
title: "Mock inspection consultancy support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065522"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-16"
---

# Mock inspection consultancy support

Buyer: HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065522

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013932-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED |
| Locality | BRIDGWATER |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA6 3AR |
| 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 | Bridgwater South |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgwater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HQN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013932-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013932-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://hqnetwork.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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