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title: "Specialist technical advice for the proposed merger between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich"
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# Specialist technical advice for the proposed merger between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d9f8

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## Summary

The University of Kent, acting as the buyer, has recently conducted a procurement process to acquire specialist technical advice for a proposed merger with the University of Greenwich. The tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on financial and management consultancy, to assess various aspects such as strategic rationale, governance, and financial planning. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, justified by the unique and innovative nature of the merger requiring exclusive expertise. The process, completed under contract ID MR25_006, has involved a contractual award to PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, with a contract value of £605,000 net (£726,000 gross). The contract period is scheduled to run from 14 November 2025 to 31 December 2025, with activities centred within the United Kingdom, specifically the South East region.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in financial consultancy and strategic advisory services. The merger of two prominent educational institutions, guided by advisories such as PwC, highlights a notable occasion for firms with capabilities in complex institutional integrations. Businesses with a strong background in financial analysis, IT consultancy, and operational auditing within the educational sector would find this contract particularly well-suited. Additionally, it underscores the importance of having sector-specific experience and the ability to work with large consortia and public institutions like the Department for Education and European Investment Bank, pertinent to businesses aiming to leverage growth in competitive consultancy markets.

## Notice

The scope of work will involve an independent business review of the combined business case and financial plan, assessing strategic rationale, governance, operating model, research, estates, IT, and funding requirements. This is an engagement commissioned by UoK with three main clients - UoK, Greenwich, and the DfE, as well as informing the European Investment Bank. Due to the commissioning arrangements whereby UoK leads on behalf of three entities including UoK.

### Procurement Information

This is a new, innovative requirement for a proposed merger of two institutions to create a new Educational institution. There is no past precedent for a merger of this scale or size. PWC have worked with the EIB, a lender to the University on similar historic matters and have the historical, sector, and technical knowledge required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070872-2025 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £605,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | East Greenwich |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 14:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070872-2025
- 4 Nov 2025 at 14:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070867-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070872-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070867-2025
  4th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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