Award

Futuring Biological Commons

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2025 at 11:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 May 2025 at 10:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, operating as a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has recently completed a public procurement process titled "Futuring Biological Commons". This project, funded by ARIA, involves consultancy services over a period stretching from April 2025 to April 2028. Located in Canterbury, the procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage as of 20th May 2025. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, and conducted without competition, leading to the appointment of Katharine Dow, a seasoned provider of business services within the United Kingdom. The contract has a gross value of £47,520, with services categorized under business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and others.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for businesses that specialize in consulting and business services to venture into government-funded projects and expand their market reach. Although it was awarded directly without competition, similar contracts can create growth potential for small and large enterprises alike, particularly those capable of delivering expert consultancy in diverse fields such as marketing and legal services. Leveraging such contracts allows businesses to establish reputability and gain significant experience in handling high-profile projects led by institutions like The University of Kent.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Futuring Biological Commons

Notice Description

This is part of the ARIA funded project 28747. Katharine Dowis 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, Katharine will regularly provide consultancy. PS47,520

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051871
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023164-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£47,520 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

KATHARINE DOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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