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# Urgent Specialist Restructuring and Insolvency Advisory Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KEELE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e09ac61-9f59-4bee-88ba-87d767a0972e

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## Summary

The University of Keele has awarded a contract to Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP for urgent specialist restructuring and insolvency advisory services. This procurement falls under the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), specifically Lot 10, focusing on restructuring and insolvency within the financial consultancy industry (CPV code: 66170000). The services are to be delivered at ST5 5BG, England. The contract, awarded on 5th June 2026, began on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude by 18th September 2026. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with key financial details indicating an increased initial value from £50,000 to £75,000 through a formal variation executed on 20th July 2026.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and restructuring services, particularly those capable of handling urgent and complex insolvency cases. The nature of the tender suggests that it is well-suited for established firms with a proven track record in consultancy, as highlighted by the selection of Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP, a large-scale firm. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable, the framework's selective procurement method might favour businesses capable of competing at a broader industry level. This contract represents a valuable engagement opportunity in the strategic management consultancy arena, providing a platform for significant business growth and visibility.

## Notice

Urgent specialist restructuring and insolvency advisory services. This Call-Off is awarded under RM6309 - Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), Lot 10 - Restructuring and Insolvency. The initial value was up to PS50,000.00, this was increased up to PS75,000.00 via a formal variation executed by the parties on 20/07/2026. The initial Contract term is 3-months, with a 3-month optional extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0f5a08f-d370-4cc7-a894-429e58a26557 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF KEELE |
| 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 | ALVAREZ & MARSAL EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0f5a08f-d370-4cc7-a894-429e58a26557

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0f5a08f-d370-4cc7-a894-429e58a26557
  21st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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