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Consultative Advice

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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01 May 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by The University of Kent focuses on providing consultative advice concerning sensitive commercial activities related to its estate and assets. This contract falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and takes place in the UK, particularly in the UKJ4 region. Initially initiated as a tender, this procurement method was direct, labelled as 'below threshold - without competition'. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award notice published on 1st May 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 14th May 2026 and conclude on 13th November 2026, with a milestone due date for signature scheduled for 13th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like RARE SIGHT ASSOCIATES LTD, which has been identified as the supplier. The contract holds a gross value of £67,200 and encourages firms specialising in project management consultancy services to engage with public sector procurement. The focus on consultative advice allows organisations experienced in commercial and estate management to expand their client base within the higher education sector. Such contracts could serve as a catalyst for business growth by enhancing reputation and fostering long-term partnerships with public authorities like The University of Kent.

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Notice Title

Consultative Advice

Notice Description

To continue to provide consultative advice on sensitive commercial activities relating to the University of Kent and it's estate/assets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069015
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040395-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RARE SIGHT ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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