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title: "Acumen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06826e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Acumen

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06826e

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## Summary

The University of Kent, serving as a sub-central government public authority in Canterbury, has concluded a procurement process under the title "Acumen". This process is focused on establishing dedicated in-country recruitment offices in India to boost student recruitment outcomes. The procurement stage is complete, having bypassed competitive tendering, categorised under services with a gross contract value of £144,832. The successful supplier is SANNAM S4 LIMITED, based in London. The contract period is set from 27 April 2026 until 5 March 2028. Key dates include the publication of award notices and future signature scheduled for 15 April 2026. The initiative highlights areas within recruitment services and the strategic location aligns with delivery to the UK. The procurement method was direct, targeting efficient implementation below threshold without competition.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities especially for SMEs in the recruitment sector looking to expand their services internationally. The University of Kent's initiative seeks expertise in recruitment services, making it a favourable opportunity for businesses specialised in niche recruitment markets and capable of managing operations in overseas environments like India. Companies with solid international experience and capabilities to deliver staffing solutions in regions such as Delhi and Mumbai can leverage this contract to establish footholds in expanding educational services. Furthermore, enterprises that are adept at enhancing global mobility and recruitment engagements will find this a compatible match for strategic advancement.

## Notice

Dedicated in-country recruitment office in India to increase student recruitment outcomes. Staffing of 2 x Acumen ICOs (In Country Officers) in Delhi and Mumbi.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033981-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 5 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,832 |
| 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 | SANNAM S4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 07:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033981-2026
- 15 Apr 2026 at 07:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033976-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033981-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033976-2026
  15th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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