- We are better through sharing
- We connect people, institutions and ideas to strengthen the sector.
Our purpose
We help universities and public sector organisations perform at their best – for the benefit of students, communities and society. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in the sector we serve.
Our vision
A not-for-profit charity of the HE sector, for the HE sector, SUMS will be the expert partner of choice for universities, delivering tangible, sustainable impact through high-quality consulting and procurement services.
Our values
Community
Kindness
- We put people first
- We listen, support and collaborate with care and respect.
Learning and innovation
- We never stand still
- We stay curious, test ideas and bring fresh thinking.
Impact
- We are change makers
- We focus on outcomes that deliver meaningful, lasting value.
What this means in practice
- We collaborate openly across institutions and networks
- We bring evidence, not opinion
- We act as a constructive and objective critical friend
- We focus on outcomes, not activity.
