---
title: "Management Consultancy - Strategic Financial and Contingency Planning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056720"
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# Management Consultancy - Strategic Financial and Contingency Planning

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056720

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## Summary

The University of Kent has engaged in a direct procurement process to award a contract for management consultancy services, specifically in strategic financial and contingency planning. This process falls under the services category and is identified by tender ID 25-025. The procurement was directly awarded to Extrashare Ltd, recognising their previous experience and institutional knowledge, which is critical for seamless service provision. The contract has a total value of £691,200 including VAT and will commence on 8 August 2025, lasting until 31 July 2027. The procurement process is in its award stage, with a notice published on 28 July 2025, and the standstill period concluding by 7 August 2025. This project is to be delivered within the UKJ4 region, ensuring localised expertise and implementation.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for Extrashare Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, to further cement its position as a key player in the financial consultancy space within the UK higher education sector. The direct award, driven by technical and continuity requirements, underscores the importance of building strong stakeholder relationships and specialist expertise. Other businesses aiming to compete in similar tenders should focus on establishing robust industry knowledge, proven service delivery, and developing strategic alliances with public sector entities to enhance their competitive advantage.

## Notice

Provision of specialist technical and commercial advisory services relating to financial matters. PS691,200 inc VAT

### Procurement Information

Extrashare have previously provided financial advisory services to the University, and have a high degree of institutional and sector knowledge, combined with availability and good working relationships with stakeholders. This continuity of knowledge and working relationships at a critical time without any substantial interruption is necessary to maximise the best likely outcome for the institution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043492-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £691,200 |
| 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 | EXTRASHARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 13:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043492-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 13:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043487-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043492-2025
  28th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043487-2025
  28th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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