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RFQ For the Provision of a Governance Effectiveness Review and preparation support for the Regulator of Social Housing Inspection process

ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 09:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited focuses on acquiring services for a Governance Effectiveness Review and support preparation for the Regulator of Social Housing Inspection process. With a contract value of £36,000, the open competition procurement method is employed, categorised under corporate governance rating services. Located in Rochdale, the tender is in the 'Tender' stage, with submissions available until 23rd February 2026. Interested parties must register on The Chest portal to access the documentations and submit their proposals electronically.

This tender provides a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in governance evaluation and consultancy services to collaborate with a public authority. Suitable for SMEs, the contract spans from 16th March 2026 to 1st September 2026, allowing qualified organisations to showcase their expertise and potentially enhance their credentials through effective delivery. Given the open nature of the competition, companies with a strong grounding in governance processes and those able to present innovative, cost-effective solutions stand to benefit considerably from engaging in this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ For the Provision of a Governance Effectiveness Review and preparation support for the Regulator of Social Housing Inspection process

Notice Description

The objective of the procurement is to secure the services of an expert external assessor/organisation to lead the evaluation of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) Board and Governance effectiveness and to provide feedback and recommendations about how it can be even more effective

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010784-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Ltd
Contact Email
rbh.procurement@rbh.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 2UP
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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