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23 Jan 2024 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has awarded a contract for "Campaign Strategy, Creative and Design Agency for English and Exams" to DDB UK Limited. The procurement process involved content strategy, creative and design agency services for English and assessment products. The contract value is £3,600,000, with a minimum value of £1,200,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 24th May 2023, and the contract period runs from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024. The buying organisation is the British Council, based in London, England, operating in the advertising and marketing services category.

This contract presents a business opportunity in advertising and marketing services for companies specialising in creative and design agency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract offers potential growth prospects for businesses looking to provide content strategy and creative solutions in the B2B and B2C spaces. Interested parties should take note of the location, eligibility criteria, and the procurement stage to engage effectively in the contracting process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Campaign Strategy, Creative and Design Agency for English and Exams

Notice Description

Content strategy, creative and design agency to support our content strategy and creation across all channels for our portfolio of English and assessment products in the B2C and B2B spaces

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-585e5da1-dfbc-449c-944d-23f005979c12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15419810-e439-4025-ba69-99894e97cb48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
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

DDB UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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