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Keele Innovation District

Keele University

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13 Jul 2026 at 12:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele, situated in Staffordshire, has awarded a contract titled "Keele Innovation District" to BENTLEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED. This contract is part of a complete procurement process, focusing on project management and associated professional consultancy services in the field of property and infrastructure. The procurement was executed via a Direct Award under the ESPO Framework 2664_26 - Property, Building and Infrastructure Advice & Management Services, specifically Lot 2 for the Midlands. The procurement method was selective, and the contract, initially starting on 1st July 2026, covers an active status period till 30th June 2028, with a potential extension of 12 months at the University's discretion. The award, dated 13th July 2026, is valued at £71,587.50 GBP net, which aligns it below the threshold for competitive tender processes.

The awarded contract under the selective procurement method could offer significant business opportunities within the services sector, specifically for organisations specialising in business and management consultancy. Companies like BENTLEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED, a small and medium enterprise (SME) with expertise in professional consultancy services, are perfectly positioned to deliver within such frameworks. The contract being tied to a robust framework like ESPO, offers legitimacy and scale, offering businesses the scope to engage with sub-central government authorities such as the University of Keele. Companies with a proven track record in managing infrastructure projects across multiple UK regions, including but not limited to the Midlands, may find similar opportunities in future procurements of this nature, thereby potentially boosting their business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Keele Innovation District

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded by University of Keele to Bentley Project Management (UK) Limited via Direct Award under ESPO Framework 2664_26 - Property, Building and Infrastructure Advice & Management Services, Lot 2 - Midlands. The contract provides project management and associated professional consultancy services in support of the University's property and infrastructure portfolio. The award was made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the ESPO Framework 2664_26 following an assessment of the University's requirements and the supplier's capability to deliver the required services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c96b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065556-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£71,587 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Keele University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORDSHIRE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENTLEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

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