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Hybrid Governance Effectiveness Review for Keele University

Details

Buyer
Keele University
Supplier(s)
Advance HE
Value
£21,992
Duration
6 months
Topic
Corporate governance rating services
Published
20 July 2026
Source
uk:contracts_finder

Tender description

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.

Timeline

  1. Award date13 April 2026
  2. Award published20 July 2026
    Current notice
  3. Contract expiry date12 October 2026

About the buyer

Keele University is a higher education institution in Staffordshire that buys through its own Procurement Office. Wherever possible, goods and services come from pre-tendered consortium framework agreements. The consortia used include NWUPC, NEUPC, SUPC, LUPC, APUC and the Crescent Purchasing Consortium. A Responsible Procurement Strategy for 2022 to 2027 governs purchasing. Suppliers must also comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Over the past 5 years, most of Keele University's contract awards have been in software and information systems, business services and architectural and engineering services.

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