---
title: "Future Kent Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f56"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066f56.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Future Kent Project

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f56

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## Summary

The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the 'Future Kent Project'. This project focuses on the provision of project management consultancy services within the framework for the Future Kent programme. The project falls under the services category and is governed by the legislation UKPGA 2023/54. A direct procurement method was used, operating below the threshold without competition. The procurement details were published on 19th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 23rd March 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2026. The award notification has been issued to AD ESSE CONSULTING LIMITED, a London-based SME, addressing the region of South East England (UKJ4). The contract is valued at £187,200 in gross terms.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for project management consulting firms, particularly those specialising in public sector contracts. As the process was conducted through direct procurement, other businesses might consider strengthening relationships with public authorities or explore frameworks allowing for non-competitive contracts. The awarded contract highlights the demand for flexibility in project management resources, suggesting an opportunity for consultancies adept at adapting their services to programme schedules and dynamic resource allocation. Given the scale and value of the contract, mid-sized enterprises and SMEs with capacity in regional delivery can gain competitive advantage and establish their presence within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

Provision of Project Management support for Future Kent programme of work. This is provided via a framework to enable flexibility of resource (i.e. based on estimate of days/time required, but can keep flexible to fit with programme schedule).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025348-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,200 |
| 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 15:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025348-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025336-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025348-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025336-2026
  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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