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PGT Pools, Performance & Portfolio

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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16 Jan 2026 at 11:11

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16 Jan 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed a procurement process titled "PGT Pools, Performance & Portfolio," focusing on data analysis services at the postgraduate taught university level, encompassing both UK and international sector comparisons. This procurement, classified under data analysis services, was conducted directly without competition due to it being below the threshold. Data HE Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in London, has been awarded the contract. The agreement was set in motion on 16th January 2026 and is effective from 2nd February 2026 until 30th April 2026. The project, taking place in the South East England region (UKJ4), has a contractual value of £40,800.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis, particularly those capable of providing high-level university analytics and market research reporting. Enterprises offering innovative data solutions and market insights, especially SMEs like Data HE Limited, would find this contract beneficial. Such projects allow businesses to establish expertise in educational sector analytics, building a credible portfolio and gaining visibility within public sector procurement, potentially opening doors for future collaborations and tender wins.

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Notice Title

PGT Pools, Performance & Portfolio

Notice Description

Data Analysis services - Postgraduate taught university level analysis UK and International comparative to sector Market Research Report

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060771
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003806-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 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

DATA HE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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