---
title: "Futuring Biological Commons"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051870"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2025-05-20"
---

# Futuring Biological Commons

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051870

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Futuring Biological Commons", is led by The University of Kent, a sub-central government public authority. This contract is part of an ARIA funded project that spans from April 2025 to April 2028, with consultancy services provided by Julian Little Communications Ltd. Located in Canterbury, the contract falls within the services industry category under law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, primarily delivered in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with an award notice published on 20 May 2025. The direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, was utilised, earmarking £64,800 for the contract which begins on 30 May 2025 and ends on 31 March 2028.

This procurement tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the consultancy sector, particularly those focused on business services involving law, marketing, and recruitment. As the procurement process eschews competition due to the below threshold classification, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can look to leverage this approach to secure similar consultancy roles. The project demonstrates a clear opportunity for growth by forging partnerships and providing continuous consultancy over an extended period. Businesses capable of delivering consistent consultancy services, particularly in niche sectors correlated to biological commons, would find this contract aligned with their capabilities and growth aspirations.

## Notice

This is part of the ARIA funded project 28747. Julian Little is a named consultant on this project and will provide critical input for the successful delivery of the ARIA project. This project runs from April 2025 to April 2028, Julian will regularly provide consultancy. PS64,800

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023152-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JULIAN LITTLE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 11:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023152-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 10:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023138-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023152-2025
  20th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023138-2025
  20th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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