---
title: "Consultative Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069015"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# Consultative Advice

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069015

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by The University of Kent focuses on providing consultative advice concerning sensitive commercial activities related to its estate and assets. This contract falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and takes place in the UK, particularly in the UKJ4 region. Initially initiated as a tender, this procurement method was direct, labelled as 'below threshold - without competition'. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award notice published on 1st May 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 14th May 2026 and conclude on 13th November 2026, with a milestone due date for signature scheduled for 13th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like RARE SIGHT ASSOCIATES LTD, which has been identified as the supplier. The contract holds a gross value of £67,200 and encourages firms specialising in project management consultancy services to engage with public sector procurement. The focus on consultative advice allows organisations experienced in commercial and estate management to expand their client base within the higher education sector. Such contracts could serve as a catalyst for business growth by enhancing reputation and fostering long-term partnerships with public authorities like The University of Kent.

## Notice

To continue to provide consultative advice on sensitive commercial activities relating to the University of Kent and it's estate/assets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040395-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| 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 | RARE SIGHT ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 10:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040395-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040395-2026
  1st May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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