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EXECUTIVE AND ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE REVIEW

EXECUTIVE AND ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE REVIEW

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15 Sep 2025 at 15:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender process titled "Executive and Academic Governance Review" is being managed by the Executive and Academic Governance Review, located at St George's, University of London, Northampton Square, London. The aim is to find a supplier who can assess and evaluate the University's governance processes, ensuring transparency and compliance with best practices. The procurement is in the tender stage with a submission deadline on 6th October 2025, and it will cover corporate governance rating services within the services industry category. This open procurement method, deemed below threshold, invites submissions via Delta eSourcing Portal.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in corporate governance within the education sector to engage with the sub-central government entity. SMEs are particularly suitable to apply, given the criteria set out in the tender process that includes both price and quality weightings. The contract period spans from February to November 2026, offering a chance for businesses to provide innovative solutions that enhance governance with a financial scope of up to £120,000. The emphasis on quality suggests that firms with a strong track record in governance reviews will be well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EXECUTIVE AND ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE REVIEW

Notice Description

The University is seeking a supplier to provide Executive and Academic Governance Review to assess and evaluate the University's current arrangements for supporting Council and Senate decision-making and ensuring effective and transparent decision-making throughout the University. It will make recommendations for future arrangements to maximise effectiveness and efficiency of governance whilst also demonstrating accountability, transparency and compliance with regulatory and best practice requirements. This will include governance processes, systems, culture and behaviour; and recommend improvements with regards to governance best practice in higher education, taking into consideration the OfS regulatory framework, CUC guidance and related documentation and codes on best practice in both HE and other sectors. See Scope document To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=979962011

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056680-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXECUTIVE AND ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE REVIEW
Contact Name
Samantha Adeeko
Contact Email
samantha.adeeko@city.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1V 0HB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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