Tender

Kendal College - Marketing Services

KENDAL COLLEGE

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

Kendal College is seeking a single supplier to deliver marketing services through an open procurement method. The tender, titled "Kendal College - Marketing Services," falls under the services category with a focus on marketing, specifically coded under CPV 79342000. Located in Kendal, UK, the college has initiated this tender process with a tender period closing on 11th December 2025 at 10:00 AM. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period ends on 1st December 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract value is set at a maximum of £144,000, with the base amount being £120,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, inviting open competition under the threshold regulations.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, given its emphasis on technical quality (weighted at 80%) alongside pricing (weighted at 20%). The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and run through to 28th February 2027, with potential renewal options allowing for an extension of up to 12 months. Businesses experienced in delivering comprehensive marketing strategies that align with educational institutions' needs will be well-equipped to leverage this opportunity for business growth. Participants are encouraged to register on MultiQuote for access to further details and submission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kendal College - Marketing Services

Notice Description

Kendal College require one supplier to provide their Marketing Services. Please review the tender documents for further information. Please note: One of the quality questions will be a presentation question. We will confirm this ASAP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 1 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074164-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 20256 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENDAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
s.hossain@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01539 814700

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

Further Information

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