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UK_387_Public relations for international school exams - AWARD

BRITISH COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2025 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is overseeing a completed procurement process titled "UK_387_Public relations for international school exams - AWARD," which falls under the industry category of Research services (CPV code 73110000). The procurement relates to a public relations strategy for international school exams and is located in the United Kingdom, postal code E20 1JQ. The key deadline for tender submissions passed on 28 November 2024, and the contract period runs from 8 December 2024 to 31 March 2028. This tender process, employing an open procedure procurement method, is now in the award stage, with the contract valued at £183,165 GBP.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in public relations, particularly those with a strong background in education and international communications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly relevant, given the requirement for a single supplier. The British Council's intent to reposition itself as a leader in international education support underlines the strategic importance of this tender, making it an excellent opportunity for PR agencies experienced in developing comprehensive and effective communication strategies. Businesses able to meet these criteria and with the capability to deliver high-impact PR campaigns are well-suited to engage with such opportunities to enhance visibility and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_387_Public relations for international school exams - AWARD

Notice Description

We would like to receive proposals from a single supplier for the International school exams public relations strategy. We are looking to partner with a PR agency possessing adequate experience, credentials, and reach, to develop a compelling PR strategy and its effective delivery, to reposition ourselves as experts in the space of international education support. For more information, please complete the first step and sign the two way non-disclosure agreement. After this step you will be able to download the tender documentation and express your interest on the tender. Deadline for clarification questions will be 13 November 2024, 10.00 am UK time. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 28 November 2024, 10.00 am UK time. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-649ce527-e458-444f-8d6b-fc7a5298869a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b7d336-7b43-4b97-9622-7592c71f91b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£183,165 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
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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