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IDP Connect Ltd

The University Of Kent

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The University Of Kent

Buyer Address: The Registry,, Canterbury, UKJ44, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@kent.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
400000.0 GBP
Published
06 Mar 2026, 16:04
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
18 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79600000 - Recruitment services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
IDP CONNECT LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Supply student recruitment services and products that cover: consultancy, insights and student recruitment activities, such as digital campaigns.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Raw Notice JSON

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