---
title: "Digital Advertising & Paid Media Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8d4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-10"
---

# Digital Advertising & Paid Media Services

Buyer: HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8d4

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## Summary

The procurement process led by HR Connect t/a Kent County Council pertains to the provision of "Digital Advertising & Paid Media Services." This project falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category, focusing on the setup and management of Google Adword campaigns across the United Kingdom. The procurement was managed through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 1st July 2026 and entered an active phase shortly thereafter. The total contract value amounts to £37,600, and the process applied the MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender) principles for evaluation. The procurement status is marked as complete, and the award was ultimately given to Footprint Digital.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing, particularly those with strengths in campaign strategy, geography-specific targeting, and cross-channel ad methodologies. The procurement criteria emphasise quality in aspects like geographic coverage, innovation in channel mix, and effective measurement and reporting strategies. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with substantial expertise in digital campaigns and a strong track record in social value sustainability would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities and growth ambitions. Businesses competing for similar tenders could benefit from the transparent use of criteria like sector credibility and internal upskilling commitment.

## Notice

To provide services to support the setup and management of Google Adword campaigns

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide services to support the setup and management of Google Adword campaigns

### Procurement Information

Quotes invited from two suppliers with MEAT principles applied

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065297-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HR CONNECT T/A KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOTPRINT DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065297-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://commercialservicesgroup.com/
- https://www.footprintdigital.co.uk/

## Provenance

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