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Pensions Communications Support

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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26 May 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has procured a contract for Pensions Communications Support, in the category of services with the specific focus on pension services. Located in Canterbury, United Kingdom, this procurement process was initiated through a limited competition below threshold, under regulation 2023/54. The contract was awarded to Mercer Limited on 26th May 2026, with the service provision period from 1st June 2026 to 1st August 2026. This contract signifies the completion stage of the procurement, with the University of Kent acting as the buying organisation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pension-related services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive communication solutions. Although this contract has been awarded to a large, established entity like Mercer Limited, similar future tenders may present opportunities for small to medium enterprises with expertise in financial communications to compete for contracts with public authorities, such as The University of Kent, seeking specialised services in the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Title

Pensions Communications Support

Notice Description

Communication support required for Pensions information comms for LASE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048551-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

MERCER

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