--- title: "A Kentish Ceremony" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b96b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b96b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b96b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b96b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-19" --- # A Kentish Ceremony Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b96b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b96b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b96b.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is inviting bids for the contract titled "A Kentish Ceremony" under the industry category of Advertising and Marketing Services, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom (region UKJ45). The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open method using a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 20th July 2026, the enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026, and the award period concluding on 9th November 2026. The contract period is set from 18th January 2027 to 17th January 2030, with the project focusing on brand marketing and service delivery in various media channels without direct payment from the council. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in marketing, advertising, and media services, particularly those adept at integrated brand management across print and digital. SME-friendly, the contract requires a single supplier to manage and grow the brand presence while generating advertising revenue through various channels such as magazines, websites, and social media. This opportunity is ideal for companies that possess strong capabilities in strategic brand positioning, content planning, digital marketing, and advertising sales, offering a chance for substantial business growth in collaboration with a governmental authority. ## Notice Kent County Council is procuring a single supplier to deliver services related to the A Kentish Ceremony brand. The brand is delivered through a mix of print and digital channels, including a quarterly magazine, a website, social media activity. These channels are used to promote ceremony services, licensed venues and relevant suppliers, while maintaining a clear and trusted Council voice. A Kentish Ceremony sits within the Libraries, Registration and Archives service. The supplier will be expected to work closely with Council officers, including Marketing and Insight, Registration and Commercial colleagues, to ensure activity under this contract aligns with service priorities. This contract covers the delivery of a joined up brand and marketing service for A Kentish Ceremony, delivered on behalf of Kent County Council. The service brings together seven connected areas of work which support how the Council promotes its ceremony services and licensed venues to customers: *Brand stewardship and strategic positioning *Annual brand and content planning *Magazine production and growth *Website management and SEO improvement *Social media management and digital marketing *Advertising sales and income generation The supplier is expected to manage these areas as a single, integrated service, rather than as separate or disconnected activities. The focus is on consistency, quality and alignment across all channels. The Council will not pay the Supplier to facilitate this contract. The Supplier will provide the service, as defined in Schedule 2 Specification, free of charge to the Kent County Council. This is a revenue-based contract; the Supplier will sell advertising to be featured in the Rrequired publications and platforms. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Newspapers%2C-journals%2C-periodicals-and-magazines./B3H2233349 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/B3H2233349 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058202-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines - 22213000 - Magazines - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79341000 - Advertising services - 79342000 - Marketing services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2026 at 14:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058202-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058202-2026 19th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/B3H2233349 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Newspapers%2C-journals%2C-periodicals-and-magazines./B3H2233349 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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