---
title: "CN250514 Viticulture Marketing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065855"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# CN250514 Viticulture Marketing

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065855

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015310-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WONDERSPHERE LITD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015310-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015310-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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