---
title: "Contingency Planning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f52"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Contingency Planning

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f52

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by The University of Kent focuses on the "Contingency Planning" tender, specifically relating to strategic financial and contingency planning. As a public authority within the sub-central government, the university executed this procurement via a direct award method, resulting in a contract with ERNST & YOUNG LLP. The procurement falls under the services category, emphasising financial consultancy services. Located in Canterbury, UK, the contract began on 22 May 2025 and is slated to conclude on 30 June 2025, following the standstill period ending on 3 June 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for large-scale organisations with expertise in financial consultancy services. ERNST & YOUNG LLP capitalised on its extensive prior experience with the university, underscoring the importance of existing institutional knowledge. Businesses with a strong track record in strategic planning and established relationships within the education sector are ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders, offering pathways for sustained growth and engagement in the public sector.

## Notice

Strategic Financial & Contingency Planning

### Procurement Information

EYP have previously provided similar work for Strategic Financial & Contingency Planning. The stakeholder demands have required existing in depth knowledge of the institution, sector, and potential future developments. EYP have previously provided similar work and expertise to the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025344-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £625,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 16:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025344-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 16:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025340-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025344-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025340-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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