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L&Q GOVERNANCE REVIEW - AWARD

L&Q HOUSING TRUST

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28 Oct 2025 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by L&Q Housing Trust focuses on a comprehensive external governance review, awarded to Altair Consultancy & Advisory Services Ltd. This project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services (CPV: 79410000) and will service multiple locations including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. As of 28th October 2025, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract commencing on 20th October 2025 and lasting until 28th February 2026. The reviewing process aims to align L&Q's governance structures with strategic priorities and ensure compliance with new Consumer and existing Governance and Financial Viability Standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for experienced consultancy firms specialising in social housing governance, particularly those well-versed in managing large and complex organisations. Companies that can provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen board and committee governance, while embedding resident accountability, would be strong contenders for such contracts in the future. As this tender involves a strategic review integral to L&Q’s next five-year strategy, it offers substantial potential for consultancy firms to establish long-term partnerships with the housing trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L&Q GOVERNANCE REVIEW - AWARD

Notice Description

1. Introduction a) On behalf of L&Q Housing Trust (L&Q), you are invited to submit a proposal to undertake a comprehensive external Governance Review. b) L&Q has recently concluded its regulatory inspection, the first to assess compliance against the new Consumer Standards as well as the established Governance and Financial Viability Standards. The inspection resulted in a V2 - G2 - C2 grading and highlighted areas where improvements are required. c) In line with its adopted Code of Governance, L&Q undertakes an externally facilitated Governance Review every three years, with the last review completed in 2023. The Group Board has agreed to bring forward the next review to provide early assurance of compliance with regulatory standards and the Code, while also addressing issues identified through the recent regulatory judgement. d) L&Q is seeking a provider with proven expertise in social housing governance and experience of large, complex organisations. We are looking for clear, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen our governance structures at Board, Committee and internal governance group levels, ensure alignment with strategic priorities, embed resident accountability through our developing Assembly model, and maintain regulatory compliance. This review will also support L&Q's transition into its next five-year strategy period from April 2026, ensuring governance is fit for purpose to deliver on organisational objectives and the scale of change required. e) The appointed provider will be expected to commence no later than 20 October 2025, with initial observations and interviews to be carried out in November. Document review and analysis will follow in November-December, with the final report and recommendations delivered by early February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f9d105-9b5b-45d4-a60e-a7373edb2ee9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,937 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
L&Q HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 4PH
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTAIR CONSULTANCY & ADVISORY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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