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Digital Advertising & Paid Media Services

HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2026 at 15:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, trading as HR Connect, has undertaken a procurement process for "Digital Advertising & Paid Media Services", focusing on the advertising and marketing services industry. The tender, identified by BIP1049910649, sought providers for setup and management of Google Adword campaigns across various global locations, including the United Kingdom and Europe. The procurement followed a bespoke method, with the process moving through the award stage on 1st July 2026 and contract commencement set for 10th July 2026, culminating on 30th June 2027. The contract was awarded to Footprint Digital for a total value of £37,600 GBP.

This contract presents an avenue for businesses involved in digital advertising and marketing to expand their client base, particularly those with capabilities in managing paid media and Google Adword campaigns. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in such opportunities, given their inclusion criteria. By participating, businesses can reinforce their portfolios with successful public sector engagements and networks that extend across various international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Advertising & Paid Media Services

Notice Description

To provide services to support the setup and management of Google Adword campaigns

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61e29361-b76e-4450-b984-dbb94996c282
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712a6bbd-0a8a-4a5d-8332-7bae2fadc18a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOOTPRINT DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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