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Future Kent Project

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 15:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 15:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the 'Future Kent Project'. This project focuses on the provision of project management consultancy services within the framework for the Future Kent programme. The project falls under the services category and is governed by the legislation UKPGA 2023/54. A direct procurement method was used, operating below the threshold without competition. The procurement details were published on 19th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 23rd March 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2026. The award notification has been issued to AD ESSE CONSULTING LIMITED, a London-based SME, addressing the region of South East England (UKJ4). The contract is valued at £187,200 in gross terms.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for project management consulting firms, particularly those specialising in public sector contracts. As the process was conducted through direct procurement, other businesses might consider strengthening relationships with public authorities or explore frameworks allowing for non-competitive contracts. The awarded contract highlights the demand for flexibility in project management resources, suggesting an opportunity for consultancies adept at adapting their services to programme schedules and dynamic resource allocation. Given the scale and value of the contract, mid-sized enterprises and SMEs with capacity in regional delivery can gain competitive advantage and establish their presence within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Kent Project

Notice Description

Provision of Project Management support for Future Kent programme of work. This is provided via a framework to enable flexibility of resource (i.e. based on estimate of days/time required, but can keep flexible to fit with programme schedule).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025348-2026
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
£187,200 £100K-£500K
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
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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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