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Future Kent/Kent and Greenwich Merger comms strand

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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27 May 2026 at 14:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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27 May 2026 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed a public procurement process for the provision of strategic communication services related to its merger with Greenwich. The awarded contract, identified as "Future Kent/Kent and Greenwich Merger comms strand," focuses on marketing management consultancy services, necessitating experience and knowledge of Kent for effective internal communications. The process utilised a direct procurement method without competition, falling below the specified threshold. The contract commenced on 27th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2026. The main procurement category is services, with services being delivered primarily in the UKJ4 region.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in marketing and strategic communications, particularly those with expertise in organisational mergers and internal communications frameworks. Businesses like THE TALENT SET LIMITED, which is an SME, exemplify the type of enterprises well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging in such tenders can bolster a company's portfolio, expand its client base, and enhance its reputation within the sector. These projects are ideal for firms capable of providing tailored, strategic insights into complex institutional changes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Kent/Kent and Greenwich Merger comms strand

Notice Description

The requirement is to provide much needed strategic guidance, and experience and knowledge of Kent will be necessary to make a positive impact on internal communications around the Greenwich merger.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a68b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049819-2026
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE TALENT SET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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