EA1017 Competitive Market Benchmarking Leadership Role Pay Review Services

EASTLIGHT COMMUNITY HOMES

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Eastlight Community Homes, located in Braintree, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "EA1017 Competitive Market Benchmarking Leadership Role Pay Review Services", falls under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services. The procurement method used was 'limited' due to the below-threshold conditions, indicating limited competition. The procurement stage is complete, with significant dates including the contract signing on 26th May 2026 and the completion of the award on 8th June 2026. This initiative aims to ensure leadership remuneration remains competitive and equitable, following biennial reviews with the potential for annual updates.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses in the human resources consultancy sector, focusing on leadership and remuneration benchmarking. The contract was awarded to Altair Consultancy and Advisory Services Ltd, an SME located in London, highlighting an opportunity for similar small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in HR consultancy services. The contract is valued at £70,188 gross, with a potential extension based on performance, providing a substantial scope for businesses aiming to expand their service portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

EA1017 Competitive Market Benchmarking Leadership Role Pay Review Services

Notice Description

Eastlight are procuring the services of an external consultancy to undertake comprehensive Leadership Benchmarking Pay Reviews. This is currently undertaken on a biennial rotation but there is the potential to move to an annual rotation. The purpose is to ensure that leadership remuneration is competitive, equitable, and aligned with organisational goals, market conditions, and any regulatory expectations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053629-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,490 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EASTLIGHT COMMUNITY HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM77 8FG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Braintree Central & Beckers Green
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTAIR CONSULTANCY AND ADVISORY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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