Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1a-26fc-73e9-ba81-d9f68d7de146/hybrid-governance-effectiveness-review-for-keele-university awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # Hybrid Governance Effectiveness Review for Keele University [Keele University Leisure Centre](https://tendernation.io/buyers/keele-university-leisure-centre) Estimated value £21,992 Published 20 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 6 Apr 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Corporate governance rating services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4812e9e5-efd6-4016-bd3d-1e1a12ba755b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Keele University Leisure Centre: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/keele-university-leisure-centre) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)