Top suppliers
Top suppliers to University of Kent
Top-five suppliers hold 99% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What University of Kent buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest University of Kent contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Fire Risk Actions Works
Jenner (Contractors) Limited · 2026-06-22
£100K
MH25_015b - Ingram Conversion of Office into Laboratory Works
Surefix Construction company (Kent) Ltd · 2026-06-04
£137K
Keynes College Psychology Laboratory Improvement Works
Stonepoint Limited · 2026-05-22
Keynes College Psychology Laboratory Improvement Works
Stonepoint Limited · 2026-05-22
£126K
Replacement of Roof Covering to the Sports Centre & Stacey Buildings
Stoic Roofing & Construction · 2026-04-15
£794K
Taxi Services to the University of Kent
Longleys Private Hire Ltd. · 2026-04-07
Procurement for Taxi Services to the University of Kent - Lot 1
Longleys Private Hire Ltd · 2026-04-07
£230K
Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College
Stonepoint Limited · 2026-04-02
£228K
Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College
Stonepoint Limited · 2026-04-02
Installation of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Bollards University Plaza
KCS PROJECTS AND SECURITY LIMITED · 2026-04-01
£93K
Installation of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Bollards - University Plaza
KCS PROJECTS AND SECURITY LIMITED · 2026-04-01
Lift Modernisation - Block D Templeman Library
Indigo Lifts Group Limited · 2026-03-25
Lift Modernisation, Block D, Templeman Library
Indigo Lifts Group Limited · 2026-03-25
£97K
Replacement of Roof Covering to the Sports Centre & Stacey Buildings
Amber Construction Services Limited · 2026-03-20
Replacement of Roof Covering to the Sports Centre & Stacey Buildings
Amber Construction Services Ltd · 2026-03-20
£924K
Replacement Windows Rutherford Extension Rutherford College
Granville Noise Insulators Limited · 2026-03-12
£170K
Replacement Windows - Rutherford Extension Rutherford College
Granville Noise Insulators Limited · 2026-03-12
Replacement Roof Covering - Block L - Keynes College
M & J Group (Construction & Roofing) Ltd. · 2026-03-09
Replacement Roof Covering Block L - Keynes College
M & J Group (Construction & Roofing) Ltd. · 2026-03-09
£100K
Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver
Bayliss Executive Travel Limited · 2026-01-07
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Open University of Kent tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Removal & Relocation Services
Deadline: 2026-08-04
£150K
Managed Launderette Service
Project Tide
The Supply of Espresso Coffee Beans, Hot Beverage Product & Training and The Supply of Equipment & Maintenance
Gym Equipment
£375K
The Supply of Espresso Coffee Beans, Hot Beverage Product & Training and The Supply of Equipment & Maintenance
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, University of Kent typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Consultancy Services
Expires: 2026-08-04
£1.0M
Replacement Roof Covering Block L - Keynes College
Expires: 2026-08-14
£100K
Legal Advice
Expires: 2026-09-05
£256K
Installation of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Bollards University Plaza
Expires: 2026-09-18
£93K
Replacement of Roof Covering to the Sports Centre & Stacey Buildings
Expires: 2026-09-18
£924K
Replacement of Roof Covering to the Sports Centre & Stacey Buildings
Expires: 2026-09-18
£794K
Accommodation Kitchen Refurbishments - Darwin College
Expires: 2026-09-18
£228K
Replacement Windows Rutherford Extension Rutherford College
Expires: 2026-09-18
£170K
Lift Modernisation, Block D, Templeman Library
Expires: 2026-09-18
£97K
Market analysis
Bidding into University of Kent — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
99%
Top-5 supplier share
24d
Avg response window
27d
Median response window
8mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to University of Kent
How much does University of Kent spend on procurement?
University of Kent awarded 45 contracts totalling £528.8M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 30 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £21.2M.
Who are University of Kent's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to University of Kent by total award value are Giles Lane Investments Limited, Morgan Jones, ERNST & YOUNG LIMITED. The top five suppliers together hold 99% of contract value.
What does University of Kent buy from suppliers?
University of Kent's procurement is concentrated in building construction work, roof works and other special trade construction works, supply services of personnel including temporary staff, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for University of Kent contracts?
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 University of Kent tenders?
University of Kent typically gives suppliers a median of 27 days to respond (average 24 days). Standard contract duration is around 8 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31
This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.
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