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Council Effectiveness Review 2025

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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10 Feb 2025 at 10:46

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20 Jan 2025 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has awarded a contract for a Council Effectiveness Review 2025, as part of their commitment to regular governance reviews, in line with the Committee of University Chairs' HE Code of Governance. The tender, classified under auditing services with additional focus on performance review and business and management consultancy, was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender submission deadline of 27 January 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £25,000, was given to Halpin Partnership Limited, located in London. This audit service will be critical from 1 June 2025 to 1 June 2026, and will take place in Salford, postal code M5 4WT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy, auditing, and performance review services. SMEs may find this particularly appealing given the suitability criteria. This project not only highlights a commitment to ensuring robust governance at the university but also opens doors for experts in the field to establish or reinforce their credentials. Companies with specialisations in higher education governance reviews, consultancy, or performance assessments would be especially well-positioned to compete and leverage this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Council Effectiveness Review 2025

Notice Description

The University of Salford is seeking interest from suppliers to provide a Council effectiveness review, in line with the expectation of the Committee of University Chairs (CUC) HE Code of Governance that governing bodies must conduct a regular, full and robust review of their effectiveness and that of their committees. Also, under the internal terms of Council to sponsor an independent review. See attached documents for full details. Interested parties are invited to submit their questions and quotations by 12 noon on Monday 27 January 2025, to the University Secretary's Office,UniSecOffice@salford.ac.uk .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9a78b52-72d1-48f3-85ce-2f1f114e8f30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7856cf-a093-4857-8fac-039e8f095cee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79313000 - Performance review services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALPIN PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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