This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

03 Jun 2026 at 16:00

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Kendal College's marketing services, conducted through an open procedure, has reached the award update stage as of 3rd June 2026. Kendal College, based in Kendal, England, is the buying organisation for this contract with a classification under the CPV code 79342000 for marketing services. The awarded contract was valued at £60,000 and covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This tender primarily targets the European region, but services may extend to other territories, including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

The procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marketing services industry, especially small and medium enterprises, as the tender specifically highlights its suitability for such entities. While this particular contract has been awarded to SOWDEN & SOWDEN LIMITED, future similar opportunities could provide further potential for SMEs engaged in marketing to establish or expand their work with educational institutions like Kendal College, both within the UK and internationally.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA16742 - Kendal College - Marketing Services

Notice Description

Kendal College require one supplier to provide their Marketing Services To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16742. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16742 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19197f84-7008-481b-a768-8b2a2ec7c13c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a80fec2-96c4-4bc9-9d55-f4497d5ed547
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENDAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 5AY
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Highgate
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOWDEN & SOWDEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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