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Consultancy Services

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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15 Sep 2025 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed a procurement process titled "Consultancy Services," aimed at supporting its strategic options, within the services industry, specifically financial consultancy services. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 15th September 2025, with the contract having been awarded to Ernst & Young Limited. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 28th February 2026, focusing on the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for large consulting firms specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those adept at working with educational institutions like universities. Ernst & Young Limited, a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the type of established businesses likely to succeed in such competitive tenders. Given the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses with robust frameworks and industry experience are best positioned to benefit from similar opportunities moving forward.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Support to the University in consideration of its strategic options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b1ce048-9258-4119-9c65-cbb363f704a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4213dbd-c740-4564-a58b-0a6d0c4c65cb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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