Award

Digital Brochures

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jan 2026 at 14:30

Award

02 Jan 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has concluded a procurement process for the creation of digital brochures aimed at enhancing student recruitment and external engagement. The award, valued at £134,904, was issued on 2nd January 2026 to EDUKUDU LTD, a supplier based in Hove. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically printing and related services, and it was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract will span from 2nd January 2026 until 31st December 2028. Located in Canterbury, the university operates as a public authority within the sub-central government sector.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in digital or online publishing to expand or diversify their offerings. Companies with expertise in creating trackable online publications, particularly small and medium enterprises like EDUKUDU LTD, might find similar opportunities attractive for collaboration or competitive bidding. Such ventures enable service providers to showcase innovative technology solutions for educational institutions, fostering long-term partnerships and enhancing digital infrastructure in the education sector. Businesses with a strong presence in the UK and those adept at delivering services efficiently to meet the needs of public agencies are well-suited to compete for future similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Digital Brochures

Notice Description

To create trackable online publications for use across student recruitment and more widely external engagement. This will allow us to create up to date content and publications through Edukudu's rack. PS112,420 exc. VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05feca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000061-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,904 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUKUDU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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