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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Latest The University Of Kent contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Digital Certificates Annual Licence Renewal
ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES LTD · 2026-07-29
Digital Certificates Annual Licence Renewal
ADVANCED SECURE TECHNOLOGIES LTD · 2026-07-29
Engagement and Marketing Activities
HYBRID NEWS LIMITED · 2026-07-08
Engagement and Marketing Activities
HYBRID NEWS LIMITED · 2026-07-08
Leisure Management System
GLADSTONE MRM LIMITED · 2026-06-05
£100K
Property Valuation
NEWMARK GERALD EVE LLP · 2026-06-01
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
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
Future Kent - Communications Strand
LODESTONE OXFORD LIMITED · 2026-05-21
£65K
Giles Lane
MILLS & REEVE LLP · 2026-05-21
£40K
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
The Purpose Lab
CROWNE ASSOCIATES LTD · 2026-05-12
INVIDA CAFM System Reconfiguration and Implementation
PEOPLE AND PROMPT LTD · 2026-05-12
INVIDA CAFM System Reconfiguration and Implementation
PEOPLE AND PROMPT LTD · 2026-05-12
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AI platform for use by Staff and Students at The University Of Kent
£2.0M
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Brand Proposition Lodestone
Expires: 2026-07-31
Giles Lane
Expires: 2026-07-31
£40K
LASEUG - VAT advice for merger
Expires: 2026-07-31
Docking Station Requirement & Alignment Works
Expires: 2026-07-31
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
Future Kent - Communications Strand
Expires: 2026-07-31
£65K
Confocal Microscope Service Contract
Expires: 2026-07-31
£37K
Brand Proposition Hybrid News
Expires: 2026-07-31
Zeiss Confocal Microscope Service Contract
Expires: 2026-07-31
£37K
Brand Proposition Hybrid News
Expires: 2026-07-31
Re-financing
Expires: 2026-08-31
Future Kent Project
Expires: 2026-08-31
Re-financing
Expires: 2026-08-31
CRM Support Contract 2025/26
Expires: 2026-08-31
Support Contract 2025/26
Expires: 2026-08-31
Future Kent Project
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
Spectrum Life
Expires: 2026-09-30
Spectrum Life
Expires: 2026-09-30
Qualtrics
Expires: 2026-09-30
Qualtrics
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
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
LSEG Workspace Student Licences
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
Engagement and Marketing Activities
Expires: 2027-04-30
£1.5M
Engagement and Marketing Activities
Expires: 2027-04-30
Management Consultancy - Strategic Financial and Contingency Planning
Expires: 2027-07-31
Integration Director - Strategic Financial and Contingency Planning
Expires: 2027-07-31
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 147 contracts totalling £13.1M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 69 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 programming services of packaged software products, advertising and marketing services, financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for The University Of Kent contracts?
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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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