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title: "Effectiveness Review of Council"
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# Effectiveness Review of Council

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f76de1eb-c9a9-460a-9963-a35df758f8e1

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## Summary

The University of Essex has concluded a procurement process to appoint an independent external reviewer for assessing the effectiveness of its Council and committees by 2026. This tender falls under the business and management consultancy services category (CPV code 79400000) and is located in Colchester, England (postal code CO43SQ). This procurement was conducted using a limited competitive quotation method aimed at staying below a specified threshold. The tender, with an award value of £28,500, has been awarded to Huron Consulting Services Ltd. The contract period is set to start on 17 June 2026 and will extend to 31 December 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in governance reviews and management consulting, especially those that align with the specified criteria for SMEs. With a focus on delivering detailed governance assessments within the higher education sector, companies offering robust analytical and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in this arena. The project supports the University of Essex’s commitment to aligning with the Committee of University Chairs’ governance guidelines, making it a strategic opportunity for established consultancy firms to strengthen their presence within the educational governance domain.

## Notice

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."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a68c22-0b2b-46d1-bbe5-6959cdb0e89f |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HURON CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a68c22-0b2b-46d1-bbe5-6959cdb0e89f

## 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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