---
title: "Future Kent Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad69"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ad69.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-06-04"
---

# Future Kent Project

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad69

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Future Kent Project" was initiated by The University of Kent, a public authority in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The contract, tagged as both "award" and "contract," falls under the financial and insurance services category. Its purpose is to provide specialist advice on converting financial accounts to US GAAP standards, which is vital for meeting US Department of Education requirements for an ownership change scheduled for 1 August 2026. The procurement method used is direct, described as below threshold without competition, meaning there was no open competition for this tender. The award was made on 1 June 2026, with the contract period set from 4 June 2026 to 30 September 2026. The procurement stage is complete and the contract has been awarded to FORVIS MAZARS LLP, a large firm based in London.

The "Future Kent Project" presents opportunities for firms specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those experienced in US GAAP conversions and educational sector requirements. While the contract has already been awarded, understanding the requirements and processes could be beneficial for businesses looking to compete in similar tenders in the future, especially those that have the capability to rapidly accommodate accounting standard transitions. This is especially relevant for firms that can leverage their expertise in working with educational institutions or government regulations. Additionally, networking with involved parties such as The University of Kent or the awarded supplier could offer future business growth opportunities.

## Notice

Specialist advice on converting the 23/24 and 24/25 accounts to US GAAP, as required to meet US Dept of Education requirements in order to approve change in ownership from 1 August 2026. Mazars previously did some work for us on the going concern notes and so is familiar with the accounts to be able to turn it around in the timeframe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052786-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,000 |
| 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 | FORVIS MAZARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 12:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052786-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 11:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052765-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052786-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052765-2026
  4th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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