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Independent Policy Review

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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06 Jan 2026 at 11:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Sussex focused on an "Independent Policy Review" under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement location is Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom. This award stage process was implemented using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £33,000, has been active since 19th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 18th June 2026. The supplier, Shakespeare Martineau LLP, is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and consulting services to engage with academic institutions, potentially leading to further collaborations and contracts. With comprehensive expertise in policy evaluation and consultancy, businesses similar to Shakespeare Martineau LLP would find themselves well-placed to meet the requirements of such tenders. The focus on reviewing policies, procedures, and practices could attract entities aiming to leverage their experience in handling complex and sensitive organisational issues. This could be a stepping stone for expanding service offerings and strengthening market position among educational institutions and public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Policy Review

Notice Description

The scope of the requirement is to conduct an independent, comprehensive review of the University's current policies, procedures, and practices relating to the prevention, reporting, investigation, and resolution of complaints, with the aim of ensuring they are appropriate and effective, aligned with sector best practice and legal and regulatory obligations and reflect, and adequately address specific issues identified by the University. This will conclude with a final report including recommendations for policy, process and practice improvements and a suggested implementation roadmap and timeline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000593-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
k.feldman@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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