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title: "GB-Wellingborough: Provision of Governance Services"
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# GB-Wellingborough: Provision of Governance Services

Buyer: GREATWELL HOMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60bc1957-5ae3-4a15-914a-39f340e89ec6

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## Summary

Greatwell Homes, based in Wellingborough, has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Governance Services" to Altair Consultancy and Advisory Service, valued at £29,925. This contract falls within the corporate governance rating services industry category and will run for an initial period of three years, commencing on 1 April 2021 and ending on 31 March 2024, with an option to extend for an additional year. The tender period closed on 28 January 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, signifying that it was accessible to all interested bidders.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in governance services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Successful bidders should have expertise in carrying out independent governance reviews, board effectiveness assessments, and compliance with regulatory standards. Companies with experience in governance support and training for board members will be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, which aims to enhance the governance practices at Greatwell Homes.

## Notice

Greatwell Homes is looking for a consultancy that can provide us with a comprehensive range of independent, robust and compliant governance service which supports our overall approach to effective governance. The successful consultancy appointed will have to: - Carry out the 3-year independent review of governance, including Board and Committee remit and structure, as specified in the NHF Code of Governance 2015. - Provide support for the annual review of Board effectiveness including annual appraisals, skills assessments against our matrix, identifying skills gaps and developing collective and individual training and development plans for Members. - Review and simplify the Governance and Delegations Framework ensuring it complies with regulatory standards. - Provision of ad-hoc support and guidance as and when required.Greatwell Homes is looking for a consultancy that can provide us with a comprehensive range of independent, robust and compliant governance service which supports our overall approach to effective governance. The successful consultancy appointed will have to: Carry out the 3-year independent review of governance, including Board and Committee remit and structure, as specified in the NHF Code of Governance 2015; Provide support for the annual review of Board effectiveness including annual appraisals, skills assessments against our matrix, identifying skills gaps and developing collective and individual training and development plans for Members; Review and simplify the Governance and Delegations Framework ensuring it complies with regulatory standards; Provision of ad-hoc support and guidance as and when required. The client-side lead for this contract will be Martin Wheatley, Chair of Remuneration and Selection Committee. In addition, the supplier will be required to liaise with and provide advice and support to the Chair, CEO and Company Secretary. Contract Requirements: The successful provider will be expected to enter into the Contract to provide Governance Services: In submitting a tender for the proposed contract you are deemed to have accepted entering into a contract; The term of the contract will be for an initial 36-month with the option to extend for a further 12 months; Transparent billing over the period of the contract with quarterly itemised invoicing showing total cost broken down of lease, maintenance, software and all consumables - a 'no hidden cost' approach; A detailed, concise Service Level Agreement (SLA) in plain English. The Key Requirements, Aims, Objectives and Outcomes: Carry out the 3-year independent review of our governance arrangements, as specified in the NHF Code of Governance 2015. To specifically consider Board effectiveness and how they conduct their business to ensure best practice, and that documentation is compliant with the latest legislation and regulations. SEE INVITATION TO TENDER FOR DETAIL Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1194662-d9da-442d-8b5a-36e22bd1116b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,925 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATWELL HOMES |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 1BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Croyland and Swanspool |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALTAIR CONSULTANCY AND ADVISORY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1194662-d9da-442d-8b5a-36e22bd1116b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1194662-d9da-442d-8b5a-36e22bd1116b
  29th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=565361216
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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