Effectiveness Review of Council

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Notice Title

Effectiveness Review of Council

Notice Description

The University of Essex is looking to appoint an independent external reviewer to undertake a review of the effectiveness of Council and its committees in 2026 with a view to the final report being presented to Council at the meeting of 9 July 2026, at the latest. This is in line with the requirements of the Committee of University Chairs (CUC) Higher Education Code of Governance (September 2020) at 5.13 "HEIs must conduct a regular, full and robust review of governance effectiveness with some degree of independent input. This will provide assurance to internal and external stakeholders and allow a mechanism to focus on improvement and chart progress towards achieving any outstanding actions arising from the last effectiveness review. It is recommended this review takes place every three years."

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-f76de1eb-c9a9-460a-9963-a35df758f8e1
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a68c22-0b2b-46d1-bbe5-6959cdb0e89f
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Competitive quotation (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: 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £28,500 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £28,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period: 16 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: COLCHESTER
Postcode: CO4 3SQ
Post Town: Colchester
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3): TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Colchester
Electoral Ward: Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency: Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: HURON CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a68c22-0b2b-46d1-bbe5-6959cdb0e89f
18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

Notice URLs

http://www.essex.ac.uk

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