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GB-London: HOS0070 - Internal Communications Channel Review

HOUSING OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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01 May 2026 at 16:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Housing Ombudsman Service, based in London, recently concluded a procurement process for the project titled "GB-London: HOS0070 - Internal Communications Channel Review". This project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with the contract covering a delivery location in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, completed in the award stage, involved a contract valued at £30,000 GBP. The tender period closed on 13th March 2026, while the contract commenced on 31st March 2026, ending on 24th July 2026. The procurement method was not specified, but the process was initiated as a tender for services.

This procurement opportunity provides significant potential for business growth, especially for companies specialising in consultancy services that aim to enhance internal communication channels. Although not specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, the project has been awarded to People Lab Limited, highlighting the viability for specialised consultancies to engage in similar tenders. Businesses proficient in improving organisational communications and consultancy projects would be well-suited to compete in such government contracts, enabling them to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their expertise in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: HOS0070 - Internal Communications Channel Review

Notice Description

Review of internal communications channels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f838409-9a22-4b13-9b10-8c17f41fb403
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
SME

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 24 Jul 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
HOUSING OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE LAB

Further Information

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