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09 Jul 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Diligent Boardrooms" contract was facilitated by the London & Quadrant Housing Trust, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom. The contract, integral to the Trust's governance framework, involves the implementation of a platform to manage board and committee papers. Situated in London, the procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and was carried out through a direct procurement method below the threshold, bypassing competitive tendering. The procurement process reached the contract award stage on 9th July 2026, with Diligent BoardBooks Limited being appointed as the supplier. The active contract runs from 24th June 2026 to 23rd June 2029, valued at £92,135 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in governance platforms and software systems to engage in projects that support critical organisational functions. Companies with expertise in secure electronic document management, particularly those capable of ensuring seamless integration and operation within governance frameworks, are well-positioned to vie for similar contracts. The procurement process highlights a clear demand for specialised software solutions that uphold statutory governance and efficient board operations, providing potential growth avenues for businesses offering technologically advanced and reliable governance solutions.

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Notice Title

Diligent Boardrooms

Notice Description

Diligent Boardrooms (Diligent Boards) is the Group's core governance platform used by the Executive Group, Board, and Committees to manage the production, distribution, and secure access of board and committee papers. The system is business critical. It underpins statutory governance, board decision-making, and regulatory reporting. Loss of access would prevent the distribution of board papers and compromise the organisation's ability to operate governance processes effectively.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c73f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064589-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,135 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 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
LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 4PN
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

DILIGENT BOARDBOOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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