Soft Market Testing - Reg 44 Inspections

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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. In line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, each home requires one Regulation 44 visit per month, undertaken by an independent and suitably experienced visitor. This soft market testing aims to gather insight into market capacity, capability, interest, and indicative costings to inform the Council’s procurement strategy for a future contract that can meet both current and anticipated demand. Keywords: Residential Placement , Children , Childrens Homes, Young People, Regulation 44