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title: "Hybrid Governance Effectiveness Review for Keele University"
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# Hybrid Governance Effectiveness Review for Keele University

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY LEISURE CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4812e9e5-efd6-4016-bd3d-1e1a12ba755b

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## Summary

Keele University contracted Advance HE Limited to conduct a Hybrid Governance Effectiveness Review. This project, valued at £21,992, falls under the industry category of corporate governance rating services (CPV 79212110). Located in Newcastle, England, the review aimed to assess and improve the governance structures at Keele University. This contract, using a direct procurement method through a single tender action, commenced on 13 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 12 October 2026. The award was finalised on 6 April 2026, and the review includes surveys, interviews, and assessments aligned with the updated CUC Governance Code.

This tender offers growth opportunities specifically for SMEs with expertise in governance reviews and evaluations. With its focus on independent assessment and strategic recommendations, businesses that specialise in corporate governance, stakeholder engagement, and compliance would find this contract particularly suited to their skill sets. The project allows the successful company to not only work with a reputable institution but also to enhance its portfolio with a high-impact governance review project. Participation in similar tenders can aid in establishing a firm’s credibility and expanding its presence in the educational sector governance domain.

## Notice

The contract covers the delivery of a hybrid Governance Effectiveness Review for Keele University by Advance HE. The scope includes governance surveys, stakeholder interviews, committee and Council observations, selective document and evidence reviews, and an assessment against the updated CUC Governance Code. The purpose of the contract is to independently assess the effectiveness of Keele University's governance arrangements, identify areas for improvement, evaluate governance assurance processes, and benchmark progress against previous governance review outcomes. The contract commenced on 13 April 2026 under Contract Reference 523389 and relates to the completion of the Governance Effectiveness Review project and associated reporting activities. The review will provide Keele University with independent expert feedback, governance benchmarking, strategic recommendations, and assurance regarding the effectiveness of its governance structures, processes, and compliance with sector governance expectations and emerging CUC Code requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf78fbd-ed7d-41a4-8c17-a64c1e62c318 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,992 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,992 |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY LEISURE CENTRE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCE HE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 06:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf78fbd-ed7d-41a4-8c17-a64c1e62c318

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf78fbd-ed7d-41a4-8c17-a64c1e62c318
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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