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UniQuest UG Home conversion

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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16 Jun 2025 at 12:44

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16 Jun 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "UniQuest UG Home Conversion" project. This is a direct procurement for a telephone survey service, managed without competition as it is below the threshold. Located in Canterbury, United Kingdom, the procurement aimed to outsource an undergraduate home telephone calling campaign. The award was made to UNI-QUEST LTD, with a contract period from 25th June 2025 to 31st October 2025, valued at £60,000 gross. The relevant CPV classification is Telephone survey services (79311210). The procurement process ended with the award notice published on 16th June 2025, following the award decision on 14th May 2025.

This contract presents substantial business opportunities for SMEs engaged in telephone survey services, particularly those familiar with academic or institutional outreach campaigns. UNI-QUEST LTD, a Sheffield-based SME with established expertise in this service area, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the broader potential for specialised firms in niche markets to grow their business through targeted, low-competition tenders. Businesses with similar capabilities and a focus on scalable outreach activities stand well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities with academic institutions and public sector clients.

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Notice Title

UniQuest UG Home conversion

Notice Description

Contract until October 2025 to outsource UG home telephone calling campaign

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032602-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311210 - Telephone survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

UNI-QUEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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