---
title: "Contingency Planning For The University Of Kent"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055aa7"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055aa7"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055aa7.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055aa7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2025-07-07"
---

# Contingency Planning For The University Of Kent

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055aa7

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055aa7)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055aa7.json)

## Summary

The University of Kent, a sub-central government public authority located in Canterbury, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Contingency Planning For The University Of Kent." This process falls under the category of services, specifically financial consultancy services, and was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contracting process reached the award stage, with an award notice published on 7th July 2025. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, based in London, with the contract period running from 7th to 30th July 2025. The overall anticipated contract value was grossly estimated at £180,000, with a net amount being £150,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale consultancy firms specialising in financial services. The successful completion can enhance a company’s portfolio by associating with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Kent, potentially leading to further public sector opportunities. Companies with expertise in strategic financial and contingency planning would have found this tender highly suitable, especially those that can efficiently meet the bespoke needs of educational institutions in the UK. Although the award process did not involve competition, being aware of such procurement trends allows businesses to position themselves advantageously for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Strategic Financial & Contingency Planning Contingency Planning For The University Of Kent

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038020-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 16:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038020-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 15:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038012-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038020-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038012-2025
  7th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055aa7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055aa7.json.