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UK_252 - 2024 - Creative Design Services Framework - AWARD

BRITISH COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2024 at 21:09

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "UK_252 - 2024 - Creative Design Services Framework." This contract, which falls under the design consultancy services industry category, had a procurement method of open procedure. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, spans from 28th October 2024 to 27th September 2026. The framework agreement offers services related to visual conception, art direction, digital and print design, social media graphics, content creation for digital campaigns, exhibition design, motion design, information design, and limited copywriting and proof-reading. It covers various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for creative agencies, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to partner with the British Council on high-quality, diverse design projects. The varied scope of services required ensures that businesses specialising in digital content, social media graphics, experiential design, and data visualisation could find ample growth prospects. Awarded suppliers include Alphabetical ltd, B&W Studio, Bond & Coyne Associates Ltd, Edit Branding Ltd, Navig8 Ltd, and We Are Why Ltd, indicating a preference for innovative and versatile creative service providers.

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Notice Title

UK_252 - 2024 - Creative Design Services Framework - AWARD

Notice Description

The British Council is looking to setup a framework agreement for 2 years fixed term with a potential to extend for a further 1 year after for its design requirements. We expect to award a framework agreement to up to Suppliers. We are looking for creative agencies to work with us to deliver high quality creative projects across a range of media. Services that will be required but not limited to: o Visual conception, execution, and guidance o Art direction and photography commissioning o Digital and print design and artwork including editable templates o Social media graphics for all social media channels o Creation of editable templates on Canva o Presentations o Static and video content for digital campaigns (occasional) o Exhibition and experiential design o Motion design and animation (occasional) o Illustration (occasional) o Information design and data visualisation o Limited copywriting and proof-reading

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46e97604-8e0e-4d1a-99dc-400c6bdb9bb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b44795-74af-4b41-ba56-44d03e596b90
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 27 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
6
Supplier Names

ALPHABETICAL

B&W STUDIO

BOND & COYNE ASSOCIATES

EDIT BRANDING

NAVIG8

WE ARE WHY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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