Awarded contract

CN250514 Viticulture Marketing

Details

Supplier(s)
WONDERSPHERE LTD
Duration
11 months
Topic
Advertising and marketing services
Published
19 February 2026

Tender description

Kent County Council (KCC) have completed a tender exercise to procure a provider to deliver a comprehensive communications and marketing programme to support the Kent Wine Sector. The the primary focus for the commission is developing and implementing an effective county-wide strategy to promote Kent as the UK's foremost wine region. The successful provider will lead on communications and marketing activities, working collaboratively with local vineyards, industry groups, and key stakeholders to position Kent as the UK's foremost wine region, the leading English wine destination, driving awareness, footfall, revenue, and sales for Kent vineyards. The provider will also support the development and promotion of a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Kent wines, ensuring PDO messaging is integrated into the broader communications and marketing work. KCC identified a number of candidates who were invited to submit a tender for the opportunity. ## Contract award

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published19 February 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date19 February 2026
  3. Next: Contract expiry date31 January 2027in 3 months

About the buyer

Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.

Over the past 5 years, most of Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.

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