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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 11:18

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract award is part of a public procurement process led by The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The project, titled “KBS Strategic Support - Degree Apprenticeship Director,” falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement was conducted under a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The contract phase is at the award stage with the agreement made with FIELD'S PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS LTD to provide strategic support over a six-month term, starting on 3rd August 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026. The legal basis for this procurement follows the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in educational and professional services to engage in strategic projects with public institutions. FIELD'S PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS LTD, a small enterprise, has been selected, indicating that smaller entities with niche expertise in management and consultancy services have the potential to secure such opportunities. Businesses aiming to grow by providing consultancy services, especially those focusing on educational institutions' strategic needs, are well-suited to pursue similar contracts within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

KBS Strategic Support - Degree Apprenticeship Director

Notice Description

6 month project to Review and Relaunch Degree Apprenticeship provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072675-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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

FIELD'S PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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