Contract awardedCommunications strategy

Future Kent/Kent and Greenwich Merger comms strand

The contract involves providing strategic guidance and communications support specifically focused on the internal messaging and stakeholder engagement required for the merger between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich. The consultant must leverage specific institutional knowledge of the University of Kent to ensure effective delivery of communications throughout the transition period.

Awarded value
£86k
As published
Published
27 May 2026
Awarded
26 May 2026
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Contract length
7 months
Ends 31 December 2026

What the contract covers

Consultancy/service contract

Provision of strategic internal communications consultancy services to support organisational change and merger integration programmes within the higher education sector.

  • Provide strategic guidance to make a positive impact on internal communications around the Greenwich merger

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Consultancy/service contract
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
7 months
Contract dates
27 May 2026 to 31 December 2026
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
79413000

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/3622725/future-kent-kent-and-greenwich-merger-comms-strand
Buyer reference
26-029
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a68b
Last checked
5 November 2026

University of Kent. Future Kent/Kent and Greenwich Merger comms strand. Contract award, 27 May 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3622725/future-kent-kent-and-greenwich-merger-comms-strand (accessed 5 November 2026).