Top suppliers
Top suppliers to The University Of Kent
Top-five suppliers hold 73% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What The University Of Kent buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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7934000066170000
6617000048210000
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9071000079110000
7911000038430000
3843000045230000
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3411000079510000
7951000079950000
7995000080510000
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7222000038510000
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71350000Recent contracts
Latest The University Of Kent contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Leisure Management System
GLADSTONE MRM LIMITED · 2026-06-05
£100K
Kent 2030 Capital Expenditure for School of Psychology
Artinis Medical Systems BV · 2026-06-01
Kent 2030 Capital Expenditure for School of Psychology
Artinis Medical Systems BV · 2026-06-01
Property Valuation
NEWMARK GERALD EVE LLP · 2026-06-01
Engagement and Marketing Activities
HYBRID NEWS LIMITED · 2026-05-28
£1.5M
Engagement and Marketing Activities
HYBRID NEWS LIMITED · 2026-05-28
£1.5M
Future Kent/Kent and Greenwich Merger comms strand
THE TALENT SET LIMITED · 2026-05-27
Future Kent/Kent and Greenwich Merger comms strand
THE TALENT SET LIMITED · 2026-05-27
Giles Lane
MILLS & REEVE LLP · 2026-05-21
£40K
Future Kent - Communications Strand
LODESTONE OXFORD LIMITED · 2026-05-21
£65K
Digital ID
DIGITAL ID LTD · 2026-05-13
Digital ID
DIGITAL ID LTD · 2026-05-13
The Purpose Lab
CROWNE ASSOCIATES LTD · 2026-05-12
Docking Station Requirement & Alignment Works
PEOPLE AND PROMPT LTD · 2026-05-12
INVIDA CAFM System Reconfiguration and Implementation
PEOPLE AND PROMPT LTD · 2026-05-12
Docking Station Requirement & Alignment Works
PEOPLE AND PROMPT LTD · 2026-05-12
The Purpose Lab
CROWNE ASSOCIATES LTD · 2026-05-12
INVIDA CAFM System Reconfiguration and Implementation
PEOPLE AND PROMPT LTD · 2026-05-12
HESA Data Futures Project Manager
CTRLSPC LTD · 2026-05-01
£77K
Consultative Advice
RARE SIGHT ASSOCIATES LTD · 2026-05-01
£56K
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Open opportunities
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AI platform for use by Staff and Students at The University Of Kent
£2.0M
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, The University Of Kent typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Kent 2030 Capital Expenditure for School of Psychology
Expires: 2026-06-30
Kent 2030 Capital Expenditure for School of Psychology
Expires: 2026-06-30
E3 Sharing Space for Nature
Expires: 2026-07-24
£47K
E3 Sharing Space for Nature
Expires: 2026-07-24
£47K
Brand Proposition Lodestone
Expires: 2026-07-31
Future Kent - Communications Strand
Expires: 2026-07-31
£65K
Confocal Microscope Service Contract
Expires: 2026-07-31
£37K
LASEUG - VAT advice for merger
Expires: 2026-07-31
Brand Proposition Hybrid News
Expires: 2026-07-31
Zeiss Confocal Microscope Service Contract
Expires: 2026-07-31
£37K
Docking Station Requirement & Alignment Works
Expires: 2026-07-31
Brand Proposition Hybrid News
Expires: 2026-07-31
Giles Lane
Expires: 2026-07-31
£40K
Docking Station Requirement & Alignment Works
Expires: 2026-07-31
Brand Proposition Lodestone
Expires: 2026-07-31
LASEUG - VAT advice for merger
Expires: 2026-07-31
Re-financing
Expires: 2026-08-31
Re-financing
Expires: 2026-08-31
Future Kent Project
Expires: 2026-08-31
CRM Support Contract 2025/26
Expires: 2026-08-31
Future Kent Project
Expires: 2026-08-31
Support Contract 2025/26
Expires: 2026-08-31
HESA Data Futures Project Manager
Expires: 2026-09-07
£77K
Residential Improvement Works 2026
Expires: 2026-09-18
Residential Improvement Works 2026
Expires: 2026-09-18
Qualtrics
Expires: 2026-09-30
Spectrum Life
Expires: 2026-09-30
Qualtrics
Expires: 2026-09-30
Spectrum Life
Expires: 2026-09-30
Britannic Managed Service
Expires: 2026-10-30
Britannic Managed Service
Expires: 2026-10-30
LSEG Workspace Student Licences
Expires: 2026-10-31
LSEG Workspace Student Licences
Expires: 2026-10-31
Continuous Improvement following TOM2
Expires: 2026-10-31
LSEG Workspace Student Licences
Expires: 2026-10-31
LSEG Workspace Student Licences
Expires: 2026-10-31
Continuous Improvement following TOM2
Expires: 2026-10-31
Consultative Advice
Expires: 2026-11-13
£56K
INVIDA CAFM System Reconfiguration and Implementation
Expires: 2026-11-27
INVIDA CAFM System Reconfiguration and Implementation
Expires: 2026-11-27
Future Kent/Kent and Greenwich Merger comms strand
Expires: 2026-12-31
Future Kent/Kent and Greenwich Merger comms strand
Expires: 2026-12-31
Legal Advice
Expires: 2027-01-30
Legal Advice
Expires: 2027-01-30
SISO
Expires: 2027-02-07
SISO
Expires: 2027-02-07
SPLUNK
Expires: 2027-02-17
Splunk
Expires: 2027-02-17
Engagement and Marketing Activities
Expires: 2027-04-30
£1.5M
Engagement and Marketing Activities
Expires: 2027-04-30
£1.5M
Market analysis
Bidding into The University Of Kent — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
73%
Top-5 supplier share
33d
Avg response window
33d
Median response window
15mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to The University Of Kent
How much does The University Of Kent spend on procurement?
The University Of Kent awarded 143 contracts totalling £13.1M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 68 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £252K.
Who are The University Of Kent's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to The University Of Kent by total award value are OPENAI UK LTD, HYBRID NEWS LIMITED, ERNST & YOUNG LLP. The top five suppliers together hold 73% of contract value.
What does The University Of Kent buy from suppliers?
The University Of Kent's procurement is concentrated in 72210000, 79340000, 66170000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for The University Of Kent contracts?
The University Of Kent publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for The University Of Kent tenders?
The University Of Kent typically gives suppliers a median of 33 days to respond (average 33 days). Standard contract duration is around 15 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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