Scope
Reference
T25/0123
Description
The College have a requirement to contract for the provision of External Board Reviewer to be able to conduct a review of board effectiveness. This external review last took place at the end of the 2022/23 academic with a summary of the report found within documents. At that time, we were particularly interested in gaining insight into the efficacy of a new corporate governance structure.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 July 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212110 - Corporate governance rating services
- 79313000 - Performance review services
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Submission
Enquiry deadline
31 October 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender responses and all associated documentation must be submitted electronically via the EPNE e-tendering system located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Cost | 25% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Added Value | Quality | 5% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Doc1_ITT Below Threshold.docx
Appendix 1_Pricing Schedule.xlsx
Appendix 3_Timetable.xlsx
Doc2_Terms and Conditions.docx
Contracting authority
City of Sunderland College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10001475
Bede Campus, Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kieron Hadland
Email: procurement@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk
Website: http://www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)