Award

2025 - 1068 Culture Audit RFP

CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 11:41

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 14:31

PlanningUpdate

09 Oct 2025 at 08:28

Planning

30 Sep 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Citizen Housing Group Ltd, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, UK, has resulted in the award of a contract for a Culture Audit, valued between £20,000 and £40,000. The procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on auditing and human resources management consultancy services. Altair Consultancy and Advisory Services Ltd, located in London, was awarded the contract, which is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 1st September 2026, with the potential for a six-month extension. The process, from initial planning through to contract award, was handled via an open competition under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. Key events in this procurement included a tender period that ended on 19th December 2025 and the contract award being finalised on 30th January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in culture and organisational development. Companies that focus on providing strategic insights and improvement frameworks for workplace culture, especially those with experience in engaging collaboratively in long-term projects, would find this contract beneficial. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) had a significant presence in the bidding, indicating the process's inclusivity towards smaller firms, although the award was eventually made to a large supplier. Engaging in such tenders not only presents potential revenue but also an opportunity for businesses to enhance their portfolio and gain recognition in the public sector.

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Notice Title

2025 - 1068 Culture Audit RFP

Notice Description

Citizen would like to appoint a third-party provider to conduct a Culture Audit to determine Citizen's culture maturity. The audit will be an advisory review, an assurance opinion will not be provided. The objective is to obtain advisory recommendations for management to consider and to inform the ongoing development of the culture and people approach and enhance what is already in place. The estimated value of the Project is between PS20,000 - PS40,000. The Agreement will be designed to stimulate a collaborative working environment between the parties and, amongst other things, encourage excellent performance measured against agreed key performance indicators. If you wish to express an interest in this project please ensure you are registered and logged into our Portal. The 'Express Interest' button will only appear on the Tender Management page if you are logged in. Applicants are advised to ensure that they do not base their submission on discussions with any other member of Citizen Staff. If you require any clarification on matters contained within the Tender Documents, you must do so via Correspondence of the Citizen E-Procurement portal. Failure to observe this requirement may result in your bid being eliminated. Please note that in the case of tender clarifications where appropriate, answers will be circulated to all tenderers. NB: Should you require assistance or clarification on the use of In-Tend, please contact In-Tend support on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. You must upload your bid by using the 'Attach Documents' button and your return must be submitted via 'Submit Return' on the Citizen E-Procurement portal before the deadline date provided in the project details. You will have the option to modify you bid up until the deadline.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 6 month term, which may be extended by a further 6 month period.

Planning Information

Please see details in Scope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008382-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@citizenhousing.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTAIR CONSULTANCY AND ADVISORY SERVICES

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