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Brand Proposition Lodestone

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:57

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is the contracting authority for the project titled "Brand Proposition Lodestone," which involves a comprehensive brand review and realignment. This contract falls under the services category, specifically marketing services, and is located in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Lodestone Oxford Limited for a total of £48,000. The procurement process was conducted directly and was below the threshold, thus no competition was involved. The contract period spans from 10th February 2026 to 31st July 2026, with significant project milestones scheduled during this timeframe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services. Companies that can offer strategic brand consultancy, positioning, and messaging would find this project aligning well with their expertise. Due to the procurement method, which bypassed competition, the focus for contractors would be on directly delivering value and capacity to meet the specific needs of The University of Kent. Being able to provide consultative support, workshops, and artefacts as part of the brand realignment process will enable businesses to demonstrate their capability and foster growth through such specialised contracts.

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Notice Title

Brand Proposition Lodestone

Notice Description

Brand review and realignment, focusing on positioning within the marketplace and against key competitors. Lodestone with delivery of internal and external brand messaging that enables Kent to clearly define its unique position and brand proposition. Lodestone will deliver consultative support, workshops and artifacts to enable these end position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ccc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011993-2026
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

LODESTONE OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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