---
title: "University of Kent and Zero Gravity Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068522"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# University of Kent and Zero Gravity Partnership

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068522

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The University Of Kent focuses on a partnership with Zero Gravity Tech Ltd, a company dedicated to enhancing social mobility through education and training services. The contract, identified under the title "University of Kent and Zero Gravity Partnership", falls within the industry category of Education and Training Services, and is set in Canterbury, UKJ44. The procurement reached the award stage on 17 April 2026, with an award notice published the same day for a gross value of £42,000. The contract period spans from 1 June 2026 to 31 July 2027, with the partnership aiming to offer mentoring, masterclasses, peer support, and exclusive opportunities for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and social mobility programmes. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in student development and technology-driven education platforms, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. As Zero Gravity Tech Ltd emerges as the successful supplier, organisations with similar social mobility goals are encouraged to engage with sub-central government authorities, like The University Of Kent, to explore future partnerships. The contract represents a strategic initiative to support students and facilitate connections with employment opportunities, fostering potential growth across the social mobility sector.

## Notice

Zero Gravity is an organisation committed to social mobility in the UK through its work with schools and universities. Their aim is to support students from lower socio-economic backgrounds to access a wider network of development opportunities and graduate employment. Zero Gravity offer mentoring, masterclasses, peer support, and exclusive internship and employment opportunities through their app.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035137-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ZERO GRAVITY TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035137-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 10:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035114-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035114-2026
  17th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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