---
title: "HESA Data Futures Project Manager"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069044"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# HESA Data Futures Project Manager

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069044

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## Summary

The University of Kent is overseeing a completed procurement process titled "HESA Data Futures Project Manager", aimed at appointing a Project Manager for a specific educational project. This service contract falls under the category of project management consultancy services, with activities centred in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The procurement involved a direct method, below threshold and without competition. Announced on 1st May 2026, the award is scheduled to be formally signed by 13th May 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 14th May 2026 and conclude by 7th September 2026, with CTRLSPC LTD identified as the supplier for a gross amount of £91,800.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, especially those that can operate efficiently within tight deadlines and frameworks such as those connected to external reporting for educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector are well-suited to leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, given the nature of procurement which encourages SME participation. The direct award method used in this procurement signals opportunities for businesses that maintain strong networks and reputations in niche sectors like educational project management.

## Notice

The appointment of a Project Manager for the HESA Data Futures project to ensure continuity of delivery and to meet critical external reporting timelines associated with the HESA Data Futures programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040483-2026 |
| 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 - 7 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,500 |
| 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 | CTRLSPC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040483-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040483-2026
  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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