Award

Futuring Biological Commons

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2025 at 11:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 May 2025 at 10:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Futuring Biological Commons", is led by The University of Kent, a sub-central government public authority. This contract is part of an ARIA funded project that spans from April 2025 to April 2028, with consultancy services provided by Julian Little Communications Ltd. Located in Canterbury, the contract falls within the services industry category under law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, primarily delivered in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with an award notice published on 20 May 2025. The direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, was utilised, earmarking £64,800 for the contract which begins on 30 May 2025 and ends on 31 March 2028.

This procurement tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the consultancy sector, particularly those focused on business services involving law, marketing, and recruitment. As the procurement process eschews competition due to the below threshold classification, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can look to leverage this approach to secure similar consultancy roles. The project demonstrates a clear opportunity for growth by forging partnerships and providing continuous consultancy over an extended period. Businesses capable of delivering consistent consultancy services, particularly in niche sectors correlated to biological commons, would find this contract aligned with their capabilities and growth aspirations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Futuring Biological Commons

Notice Description

This is part of the ARIA funded project 28747. Julian Little is a named consultant on this project and will provide critical input for the successful delivery of the ARIA project. This project runs from April 2025 to April 2028, Julian will regularly provide consultancy. PS64,800

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051870
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023152-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JULIAN LITTLE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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