Scope
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 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 February 2026
Contract dates
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Supplier
Wondersphere Litd
Applehurst Pilgrims Way, Kemsing
Sevenoaks
TN15 6TE
United Kingdom
Email: francis@wondersphere.com
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDL-8938-YGYW
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Email: Joseph.kay@kent.gov.uk
Website: https://www.kent.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government