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Internal communication and employee engagement Framework Agreement

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued a tender for an "Internal communication and employee engagement Framework Agreement". This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Business and management consultancy and related services. The tender, identified as IT-117-3174-BC/03174, is in the "Open procedure (above threshold)" stage. The deadline for tender submissions is 17th November 2023, and the contract period is from 18th December 2023 to 18th December 2025. The estimated contract value ranges from £200,000 to £350,000. Potential suppliers can find more details on the British Council's e-Tendering portal.

This tender by the British Council presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in internal communications, change communications, and employee engagement fields. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Suppliers from the United Kingdom and other territories are invited to submit their proposals and contribute to the establishment of the framework for technical expertise delivery in internal communications and related services.

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Notice Title

Internal communication and employee engagement Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The British Council's Internal Communications Team is seeking occasional, additional resource and expertise to establish a framework of UK based consultants and suppliers ("the framework") for the delivery of technical expertise in: internal communications, change communications and employee engagement - to provide both strategic and tactical support. Additional information: The British Council estimates the total value of the framework over two years to be between PS200,000 and PS350,000 (or PS400,000 to PS750,000 with the extension options). All documents required as part of your tender response should be submitted to British Council's e-Tendering portal hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil by the Response Deadline Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48b63940-c9d0-4622-a770-35b7948d3352
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b616c7ce-c065-4b0d-9b03-07095b1d7af8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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