---
title: "University of Kent - Marketing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05abc5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
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# University of Kent - Marketing

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05abc5

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## Summary

The University of Kent awarded a contract for a marketing campaign to JCDECAUX UK Limited, focusing on outdoor advertising in Kent and South-East London. This initiative aims to enhance brand visibility and boost applications for the September 2026 entry. The procurement process, classified under advertising and marketing services, reached the award stage with the contract valued at £35,000. The procurement method was 'direct,' conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract period spans from 9th October 2025 to 31st January 2026, reflecting the complete status of the tender designed to target key areas such as rail stations, malls, and billboards. The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, serves as the buyer, while JCDECAUX operates as the supplier, marking a significant collaboration under the legal framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This advertising contract offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in outdoor advertising to engage with a prominent educational institution in the UK. Companies experienced in delivering high-impact marketing strategies, particularly those adept at navigating various advertisement platforms, would be well-suited to leverage this opportunity. As the contract is under the direct procurement method without competition, businesses that have established relationships with public authorities and have a proven track record of meeting targeted marketing initiatives would find potential growth in similar collaborations.

## Notice

Contract to continue working with JCDecauxUK Limited to deliver a marketing campaign targeting Outdoor advertising. Focus is on the Kent and South-East London area in key areas (Rail Stations, Malls, Billboards) for Brand elevation with the aim to generate more applications for September 2026 entry. PS35,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063798-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JCDECAUX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 14:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063798-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 13:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063788-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063798-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063788-2025
  9th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jcdecaux.co.uk
- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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