Issue date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Closing date: Friday, July 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm local time
The London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to facilitate the development of a comprehensive Strategic Plan that will guide the organization’s priorities, operations, and member services over the next 3 years. The selected consultant will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, and key stakeholders to deliver a clear, actionable, and measurable plan.
Background
London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® represents more than 2,200 REALTORS® working out of approximately 200 brokerages. The Association provides MLS® services, professional development, advocacy, and member support. With evolving market conditions, regulatory changes, and shifting member expectations, the Board is undertaking a strategic planning process to ensure long-term relevance and organizational excellence.
Scope of Work
The consultant will be expected to deliver the following:
- Strategic Planning Process — Design and lead a structured planning process tailored to the Board’s needs.
- Environmental Scan — Conduct internal and external assessments, including stakeholder interviews, surveys, and market/industry analysis.
- Facilitated Workshops — Lead planning sessions with the Board of Directors, staff, and member groups.
- Strategic Framework — Develop mission, vision, values, strategic priorities, and measurable objectives.
- Implementation Plan — Provide timelines, KPIs, and accountability structures.
- Final Strategic Plan Document — Produce a polished, board-ready plan.
Deliverables
- Project work plan and timeline
- Environmental scan summary
- Stakeholder engagement findings
- Draft strategic framework
- Final strategic plan (PDF + editable format)
- Presentation to Board of Directors
Proposal Requirements
Proposals must include:
- Consultant Profile — Background, qualifications, and relevant experience
- Project Approach — Methodology, tools, and engagement strategy
- Work Plan — Timeline, milestones, and deliverables
- Budget — Detailed fee structure, including travel or additional costs
- References — Minimum of three comparable projects
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Experience with strategic planning in member-based or real estate organizations
- Quality and clarity of proposed methodology
- Demonstrated facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Cost-effectiveness
- References and past performance
Submission Instructions
Submit proposals electronically by Friday, July 24, 2026 to:
- Dina McNeil, CEO
London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS®
dina [at] lstar.ca (dina[at]lstar[dot]ca) - Questions may be directed to Dina McNeil.
Timeline
- RFP issued: June 15, 2026
- Deadline for questions: July 17, 2026
- Proposal submission deadline: July 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm local time
- Consultant selection: August 7, 2026
- Project start: September 8, 2026
