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Re-financing

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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08 Apr 2026 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed the "Re-financing" tender through a direct award, extending the contract with J C & E Limited for financial consultancy services. The tender, identified as 26-015, concerns workstreams critical to the University's commercial and improvement activities. The procurement falls under the services category, with the contract valued at £405,000. Taking place in the South East region of England (UKJ4), the contract period stretches from 21 April 2026 until 31 August 2026. Key procurement stages have already been completed, setting the stage for the anticipated fulfilment of services from the specified start date, with no current opportunities for bidding.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses involved in financial consultancy, specifically those capable of seamlessly integrating with existing university operations and tackling complex commercial challenges. SMEs, like J C & E Limited, exemplify the potential for expanding their market reach through public sector contracts. Enterprises that can provide strategic consultancy and adeptly manage multifaceted workstreams in alignment with public institution goals are particularly well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Re-financing

Notice Description

To extend current contract to 31 August 2026. Current contractor has successfully provided coverage on a number of concurrent workstreams, from leading sensitive commercial discussions on behalf of the University and its key stakeholders, to significant contribution to improvement activities.

Procurement Information

The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031726-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£405,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 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

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

J C & E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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