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CN250514 Viticulture Marketing

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 14:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has finalised an award process for the "CN250514 Viticulture Marketing" contract. This procurement initiative, which falls under the services category, aims to promote the Kent Wine Sector through a comprehensive communications and marketing programme. Taking place in the region of Kent, United Kingdom, the process reached the award stage as of 19th February 2026. Kent County Council, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, engaged with multiple candidates before awarding the contract. The successful supplier, Wondersphere Litd, will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to position Kent as the UK's leading wine region and support the Protected Designation of Origin for Kent wines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage with the growing viticulture industry in Kent. Companies specialising in advertising and marketing services would find this contract particularly beneficial, given its focus on communications and marketing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Wondersphere Litd stood out in the competitive process, indicating that businesses of similar scale with expertise in marketing strategies could prosper in this sector. By becoming involved in such initiatives, businesses can enhance their portfolios while contributing to the regional identity of Kent as a prime English wine destination, thereby fostering mutual growth and development within the local economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN250514 Viticulture Marketing

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC) have completed a tender exercise to procure a provider to deliver a comprehensive communications and marketing programme to support the Kent Wine Sector. The the primary focus for the commission is developing and implementing an effective county-wide strategy to promote Kent as the UK's foremost wine region. The successful provider will lead on communications and marketing activities, working collaboratively with local vineyards, industry groups, and key stakeholders to position Kent as the UK's foremost wine region, the leading English wine destination, driving awareness, footfall, revenue, and sales for Kent vineyards. The provider will also support the development and promotion of a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Kent wines, ensuring PDO messaging is integrated into the broader communications and marketing work. KCC identified a number of candidates who were invited to submit a tender for the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065855
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015310-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joseph.kay@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WONDERSPHERE LITD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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