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Understanding internal audiences

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Award

06 Apr 2023 at 10:27

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jan 2023 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is looking for an external agency with expertise in employee communication for the project titled "Understanding internal audiences". The procurement falls under the industry category of advertising and marketing services. The tender, with a value of £40,000, had a tender period ending on January 27, 2023, and a contract period from February 9 to April 10, 2023. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the buying organisation is the British Council located in London, England.

This tender opportunity by the British Council opens doors for businesses specializing in advertising and marketing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity particularly suitable. Interested businesses can engage with the British Council for future procurement updates and potential future business collaborations. Additionally, companies with expertise in strategic communications and audience analysis are well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to the global internal communications project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding internal audiences

Notice Description

The British Council is seeking an external agency with significant employee communication expertise to help us gather and analyse audience insight so we more clearly understand our global audiences. Seeking support with presentation of audience insight, segmentation and personas in a useable format for the global internal communications team, who support many stakeholders with strategic communications advice. One off project. Additional information: Bidders will be required to register on British Council's e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil in order to take part in the tender process. Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and 'means of proof' will be required. These conditions are outlined in the RFP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32645f0c-cc33-4c8b-8e95-cf44f4944399
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b82095-8d2c-44cc-9c98-01b056038601
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2023 - 31 May 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uk.procurement@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALLAGHER COMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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