Contract for the Provision of Governance Effectiveness Review

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Governance Effectiveness Review

Notice Description

The review will support the University Board in enhancing its ways of working, reinforcing practices that promote high-quality governance, strategic oversight, and long-term organisational success; and The review will fulfil RGU's commitment to conduct a board effectiveness review, in line with SFC Expectations of Good Governance 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The review will assess: 1. the Board's current ability to effectively discharge its functions and duties as the governing body of Robert Gordon University, including its composition, capabilities, behaviours, and approach to decision-making, with a view to identifying strengths and areas for development; 2. whether the Board demonstrates good governance (compliance with the Financial Memorandum and Code of Good HE Governance) and accountability, including ownership of strategy and Roadmap to 2030, the institutions' performance, proactive risk management, and value for money. 3. Whether the Board and it's Committees has clear and appropriate mechanisms for agile risk identification, mitigation and reporting 4. whether the University has clear and appropriate whistleblowing and conflict of interest policies

Renewal: Up to 12 months

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834086
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557515
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

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: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 26 Jun 2026Today
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: ABERDEEN
Postcode: AB10 7FY
Post Town: Aberdeen
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location: TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority: Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward: Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency: Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557515
Contract for the Provision of Governance Effectiveness Review - The review will support the University Board in enhancing its ways of working, reinforcing practices that promote high-quality governance, strategic oversight, and long-term organisational success; and The review will fulfil RGU's commitment to conduct a board effectiveness review, in line with SFC Expectations of Good Governance 2025

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