--- title: "L&Q GOVERNANCE REVIEW - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d0591845-407a-4188-b5ce-7d59d1f92697" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0591845-407a-4188-b5ce-7d59d1f92697" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0591845-407a-4188-b5ce-7d59d1f92697.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0591845-407a-4188-b5ce-7d59d1f92697.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "L&Q HOUSING TRUST" published: "2025-10-28" --- # L&Q GOVERNANCE REVIEW - AWARD Buyer: L&Q HOUSING TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0591845-407a-4188-b5ce-7d59d1f92697 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0591845-407a-4188-b5ce-7d59d1f92697) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0591845-407a-4188-b5ce-7d59d1f92697.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by L&Q Housing Trust focuses on a comprehensive external governance review, awarded to Altair Consultancy & Advisory Services Ltd. This project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services (CPV: 79410000) and will service multiple locations including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. As of 28th October 2025, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract commencing on 20th October 2025 and lasting until 28th February 2026. The reviewing process aims to align L&Q's governance structures with strategic priorities and ensure compliance with new Consumer and existing Governance and Financial Viability Standards. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for experienced consultancy firms specialising in social housing governance, particularly those well-versed in managing large and complex organisations. Companies that can provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen board and committee governance, while embedding resident accountability, would be strong contenders for such contracts in the future. As this tender involves a strategic review integral to L&Q’s next five-year strategy, it offers substantial potential for consultancy firms to establish long-term partnerships with the housing trust. ## Notice 1. Introduction a) On behalf of L&Q Housing Trust (L&Q), you are invited to submit a proposal to undertake a comprehensive external Governance Review. b) L&Q has recently concluded its regulatory inspection, the first to assess compliance against the new Consumer Standards as well as the established Governance and Financial Viability Standards. The inspection resulted in a V2 - G2 - C2 grading and highlighted areas where improvements are required. c) In line with its adopted Code of Governance, L&Q undertakes an externally facilitated Governance Review every three years, with the last review completed in 2023. The Group Board has agreed to bring forward the next review to provide early assurance of compliance with regulatory standards and the Code, while also addressing issues identified through the recent regulatory judgement. d) L&Q is seeking a provider with proven expertise in social housing governance and experience of large, complex organisations. We are looking for clear, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen our governance structures at Board, Committee and internal governance group levels, ensure alignment with strategic priorities, embed resident accountability through our developing Assembly model, and maintain regulatory compliance. This review will also support L&Q's transition into its next five-year strategy period from April 2026, ensuring governance is fit for purpose to deliver on organisational objectives and the scale of change required. e) The appointed provider will be expected to commence no later than 20 October 2025, with initial observations and interviews to be carried out in November. Document review and analysis will follow in November-December, with the final report and recommendations delivered by early February 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f9d105-9b5b-45d4-a60e-a7373edb2ee9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £40,937 | | 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 | L&Q HOUSING TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E15 4PH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALTAIR CONSULTANCY & ADVISORY SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f9d105-9b5b-45d4-a60e-a7373edb2ee9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f9d105-9b5b-45d4-a60e-a7373edb2ee9 28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.quadrant-construction.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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