---
title: "The Purpose Lab"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069663"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069663.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# The Purpose Lab

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069663

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## Summary

The University of Kent has awarded a contract titled "The Purpose Lab" under the procurement process to Crowne Associates Ltd to facilitate a 36-month employability programme. The tender, categorised under the services industry with a focus on training services, is based in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKJ4. This contract involves a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition, and was awarded on 11th May 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st June 2026 and end on 31st May 2029. The value of the contract is set at £34,800 GBP. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract is in the status of active award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in training services, particularly those looking to collaborate with academic institutions to deliver employability programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in skills development, networking opportunities, and student engagement would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Involvement in such a programme allows businesses to establish their reputation in the educational sector and create long-term partnerships with universities like the University of Kent, which can lead to further similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The commissioning of Crown Associates to support a 36-month employability programme designed to help Kent prepare our students for the world of work. The Purpose Lab is a national employability programme connecting students with employers and will provide students the opportunity to engage with employers and organisations to provide skills training and networking opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043388-2026 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,800 |
| 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 | CROWNE ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043388-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 08:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043327-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043388-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043327-2026
  12th 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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