Award

Continuous Improvement following TOM2

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 12:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 12:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has concluded the procurement process titled "Continuous Improvement following TOM2," falling under the industry category of services, specifically project management consultancy services. The procurement process, conducted directly without competition due to being below the threshold, has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to AD ESSE CONSULTING LIMITED. The contract was awarded on 19 March 2026, with its active status confirmed and a scheduled start date of 2 April 2026, running until 31 October 2026. Located in Canterbury, United Kingdom, the University's initiative aims to enhance training and hiring capabilities for their improvement practitioners, ahead of the next academic year.

This procurement contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for consulting firms specialising in project management and organisational improvement. AD ESSE CONSULTING LIMITED, as the successful supplier, showcases how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from such contracts, given the procurement method's allowance for direct engagement with capable firms. The provision of expert resources for staff hiring and practitioner training creates avenues for businesses adept in delivering tailored consultancy and coaching services, enabling them to leverage their expertise effectively and expand their portfolio within the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continuous Improvement following TOM2

Notice Description

This spend will provide: 1. Training for our improvement practitioners (when the new person has been recruited) to ensure they have the full set of capabilities required to support the workstreams - 5 days at PS9,375 exc. VAT 2. Expert resource to support the non-standard staff hiring process to ensure this project can deliver ahead of the next academic year and to coach our practitioners in delivering these kinds of projects so they can run them effectively in future - 20 days at PS37,500 exc. VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ed9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025156-2026
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

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AD ESSE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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