Award

International Project Consultant

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 16:02

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has concluded a procurement process with the award of a contract to IRG Advisors LLP for consultancy services in international student recruitment, part of the Kent2030 initiative. The procurement method used was direct award below the threshold, indicating the process was completed without competition. This process took place in Canterbury, United Kingdom, concluding on 13th November 2025, with the contract period set from 13th November 2025 to 7th April 2026. The main procurement category was services, specifically recruitment services related to international projects.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on international recruitment and educational projects. Businesses with expertise in working with public authorities and educational institutions like The University of Kent will find this contract a fitting opportunity. Large-scale consultancies capable of delivering targeted international recruitment strategies are particularly well-suited to such opportunities, fostering business growth in the educational consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

International Project Consultant

Notice Description

International Projects Consultant working on International Student Recruitment workstream.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073680-2025
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,672 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 7 Apr 2026 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

IRG ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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