---
title: "Continuous Improvement following TOM2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ed9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Continuous Improvement following TOM2

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ed9

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## Summary

The University of Kent has concluded the procurement process titled "Continuous Improvement following TOM2," falling under the industry category of services, specifically project management consultancy services. The procurement process, conducted directly without competition due to being below the threshold, has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to AD ESSE CONSULTING LIMITED. The contract was awarded on 19 March 2026, with its active status confirmed and a scheduled start date of 2 April 2026, running until 31 October 2026. Located in Canterbury, United Kingdom, the University's initiative aims to enhance training and hiring capabilities for their improvement practitioners, ahead of the next academic year.

This procurement contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for consulting firms specialising in project management and organisational improvement. AD ESSE CONSULTING LIMITED, as the successful supplier, showcases how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from such contracts, given the procurement method's allowance for direct engagement with capable firms. The provision of expert resources for staff hiring and practitioner training creates avenues for businesses adept in delivering tailored consultancy and coaching services, enabling them to leverage their expertise effectively and expand their portfolio within the academic sector.

## Notice

This spend will provide: 1. Training for our improvement practitioners (when the new person has been recruited) to ensure they have the full set of capabilities required to support the workstreams - 5 days at PS9,375 exc. VAT 2. Expert resource to support the non-standard staff hiring process to ensure this project can deliver ahead of the next academic year and to coach our practitioners in delivering these kinds of projects so they can run them effectively in future - 20 days at PS37,500 exc. VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025156-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,250 |
| 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 | AD ESSE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 12:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025156-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 12:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025142-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025156-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025142-2026
  19th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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