Specialist technical advice for the proposed merger between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich

University of Kent
South East
Direct award
14 November 2025 to 31 December 2025

Independent business review of a proposed university merger, encompassing the evaluation of strategic rationale, financial planning, governance structures, operating models, research capabilities, estates, IT infrastructure, and funding requirements. The engagement serves multiple stakeholders including two universities, the Department for Education, and the European Investment Bank.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £605k; As published
Published: 4 November 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 4 November 2025; PwC
Contract length: 2 months; Ends 31 December 2025

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist management consultancy and financial advisory services to support complex institutional mergers and strategic business case development.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
4 November 2025
Contract awardedto PwC
4 November 2025
Contract starts
14 November 2025
Contract ends
31 December 2025

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4.5× the typical commercial due diligence contract (£135k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/332797/specialist-technical-advice-for-the-proposed-merger-between-the-university-of-ke
Buyer reference: MR25_006
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d9f8
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

University of Kent. Specialist technical advice for the proposed merger between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich. Contract award, 4 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/332797/specialist-technical-advice-for-the-proposed-merger-between-the-university-of-ke (accessed 12 October 2026).