---
title: "Future Kent/Kent and Greenwich Merger comms strand"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a68b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-05-27"
---

# Future Kent/Kent and Greenwich Merger comms strand

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a68b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049819-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,400 |
| 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 | THE TALENT SET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 14:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049819-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049773-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049819-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049773-2026
  27th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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