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HESA Data Futures Project Manager

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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01 May 2026 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is overseeing a completed procurement process titled "HESA Data Futures Project Manager", aimed at appointing a Project Manager for a specific educational project. This service contract falls under the category of project management consultancy services, with activities centred in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The procurement involved a direct method, below threshold and without competition. Announced on 1st May 2026, the award is scheduled to be formally signed by 13th May 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 14th May 2026 and conclude by 7th September 2026, with CTRLSPC LTD identified as the supplier for a gross amount of £91,800.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, especially those that can operate efficiently within tight deadlines and frameworks such as those connected to external reporting for educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector are well-suited to leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, given the nature of procurement which encourages SME participation. The direct award method used in this procurement signals opportunities for businesses that maintain strong networks and reputations in niche sectors like educational project management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HESA Data Futures Project Manager

Notice Description

The appointment of a Project Manager for the HESA Data Futures project to ensure continuity of delivery and to meet critical external reporting timelines associated with the HESA Data Futures programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069044
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040483-2026
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
£76,500 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 - 7 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

CTRLSPC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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