The Purpose Lab

University of Kent
South East
Direct award
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029

Delivery of a 36-month national employability programme designed to facilitate engagement between students and employers. The service includes the provision of structured skills training, networking opportunities, and professional development activities to prepare students for the transition into the world of work.

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Awarded value: £35k; As published
Published: 12 May 2026
Awarded: 11 May 2026; Crowne Associates Ltd
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 May 2029

What the contract covers

Programme support service

Provision of employability training and professional development programmes connecting students with industry employers to enhance career readiness and workplace skills.

Support a 36-month employability programme designed to help Kent prepare students for the world of work
Connect students with employers and organisations
Provide students the opportunity to engage with employers and organisations for skills training and networking opportunities

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Programme support service
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 36 months
Contract dates: 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 80500000

Services in this contract

Careers education, work experience and employability skills for pupils and studentsMain service£63k typicalStudent employability programme connecting Kent students with employers

Lifecycle

Published
12 May 2026
Contract awardedto Crowne Associates Ltd
11 May 2026
Contract starts
1 June 2026
Contract ends
31 May 2029

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University of Kent

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The supplier

Crowne Associates Ltd

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3580066/the-purpose-lab
Buyer reference: 26-023
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-069663
Last checked: 4 November 2026

University of Kent. The Purpose Lab. Contract award, 12 May 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3580066/the-purpose-lab (accessed 4 November 2026).