---
title: "Council External Effectiveness Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ad7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-01-21"
---

# Council External Effectiveness Review

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ad7

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of Exeter, titled "Council External Effectiveness Review", aims to provide an independent review of the university's council effectiveness, aligning with the Committee of University Chairs HE Code of Governance. Located in Exeter, this process falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement follows a limited competition method for contracts below the threshold and is currently at the Award stage. Key dates include the awarding of the contract on 1st January 2026 and the contract term starting from 2nd March 2026, lasting until 2nd April 2028. The procurement is valued at £30,000, with a gross amount of £36,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services to engage with educational institutions, particularly those capable of conducting extensive governance reviews. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this field may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, especially those experienced in working with public undertakings such as universities. The limited competition nature suggests there may be fewer competitors, offering a strategic chance to establish a lasting business relationship with a reputable university in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

To provide an independent Council effectiveness review, in line with the expectation of the Committee of University Chairs (CUC) HE Code of Governance that governing bodies must conduct a regular, full and robust review of their effectiveness and that of their committees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005207-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005207-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005207-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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