---
title: "IDP Connect"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06caec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-07-14"
---

# IDP Connect

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

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## Summary

The University of Kent has completed a direct procurement process for a service contract titled "IDP Connect," to continue its IDP core membership package for one year, valued at £33,500. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, and was executed as a below-threshold acquisition without competition, finalising on 14th July 2026. The contract will commence on 16th July 2026 and will conclude on 18th May 2027. The project is geographically tied to the UKJ44 region in the United Kingdom, aligning with sub-central government public authority expectations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in service delivery and recruitment services, particularly those capable of maintaining and optimizing online membership profiles and analytics. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like IDP CONNECT LTD, which successfully bid as the supplier, are well-positioned to leverage their expertise in providing comprehensive and responsive services and analytics to meet the needs of educational institutions. By continuing to refine data analytics and member engagement, businesses can enhance their service offerings and strengthen institutional partnerships through such contracts.

## Notice

This proposed expenditure is to continue our IDP core membership package for 1 year at a cost of PS33,500 for 12 months and includes profile listing across all IDP connect website, all Hotcourses international website and Complete University guide as well as access to regular stats analysis and reviews.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066268-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 18 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,500 |
| 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 | IDP CONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066268-2026
- 14 Jul 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066252-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066268-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066252-2026
  14th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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