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title: "Keele Innovation District"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c96b"
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# Keele Innovation District

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KEELE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c96b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065556-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,587 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF KEELE |
| Locality | STAFFORDSHIRE |
| 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 | BENTLEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065556-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065556-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.keele.ac.uk
- https://www.bentleyprojectmanagement.co.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-050e57
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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