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Project: HESA Data Futures

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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14 Jul 2026 at 11:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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14 Jul 2026 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed the procurement process for a project titled "HESA Data Futures," which falls under the services category, specifically concerning systems and technical consultancy services. Located in Canterbury, United Kingdom, this procurement was initiated to provide temporary backfill within the KentVision Development team to support the HESA Student Record Return project. This contract was awarded on 8th July 2026 to STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP through a direct procurement method, with an expected contract period from 20th July to 6th October 2026. The process was completed below the competition threshold, indicating a specific and potentially urgent requirement for expertise within the existing team.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies that specialise in technical consultancy services related to system development and support. Businesses with the capacity to offer full-time, or similarly agreed, resources to fulfil temporary gaps would find this contract suitable for growth. Large-scale suppliers, like the chosen STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP, with experience in handling critical IT development projects are well-aligned to compete for such contracts. Additionally, the clear alignment with educational data management offers a niche for firms with experience in similar educational technology implementations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project: HESA Data Futures

Notice Description

Provision of an experienced KentVision developer to provide temporary backfill within the Kent Vision Development team. This resource will undertake BAU development and support activities, enabling existing specialist KentVision development resource with knowledge of the HESA Student Record Return solution to be redeployed to deliver project-critical development required for the 2026 HESA Student Record Return. This requirement supports delivery of an approved business case. The objective is to maintain delivery across both the HESA Student Record Return project and the wider KentVision development portfolio. Expected outputs include: * Provision of development capacity within the KentVision Development team. * Release of internal specialist developers to focus on HESA delivery. * Continued delivery of BAU and change requests without unacceptable degradation of service. * Reduction of delivery risk to both the HESA programme and wider university initiatives. The engagement is expected to commence as soon as procurement and onboarding are complete and continue for approximately 3 months, in line with the approved business case assumptions. The engagement is expected to be full-time (or equivalent agreed capacity) during this period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066111-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,862 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 6 Oct 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
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

STHREE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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