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Contingency Planning

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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22 May 2025 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The University of Kent focuses on the "Contingency Planning" tender, specifically relating to strategic financial and contingency planning. As a public authority within the sub-central government, the university executed this procurement via a direct award method, resulting in a contract with ERNST & YOUNG LLP. The procurement falls under the services category, emphasising financial consultancy services. Located in Canterbury, UK, the contract began on 22 May 2025 and is slated to conclude on 30 June 2025, following the standstill period ending on 3 June 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for large-scale organisations with expertise in financial consultancy services. ERNST & YOUNG LLP capitalised on its extensive prior experience with the university, underscoring the importance of existing institutional knowledge. Businesses with a strong track record in strategic planning and established relationships within the education sector are ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders, offering pathways for sustained growth and engagement in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contingency Planning

Notice Description

Strategic Financial & Contingency Planning

Procurement Information

EYP have previously provided similar work for Strategic Financial & Contingency Planning. The stakeholder demands have required existing in depth knowledge of the institution, sector, and potential future developments. EYP have previously provided similar work and expertise to the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025344-2025
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
Direct award
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
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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