Tender

UK_2021_WB_Media for All - Political Content Snapshot, Western Balkans

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

22 Oct 2021 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently inviting tenders for "UK_2021_WB_Media for All - Political Content Snapshot, Western Balkans." This project, classified under research and development services, aims to enhance the engagement of citizens with independent media across six countries in the Western Balkans, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The tender period will close on 22 November 2021, with the contract commencing on 10 December 2021 and concluding on 30 April 2022. This procurement is executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and is actively seeking interested parties to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in media consultancy, research, and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience in creating quality content that is gender-sensitive and engaging for diverse audiences. Companies that can provide grants and technical assistance to media outlets in the specified regions will be particularly well-suited for this contractual opportunity, which aims to foster greater financial resilience among local media organisations.

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Notice Title

UK_2021_WB_Media for All - Political Content Snapshot, Western Balkans

Notice Description

Media for All is funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and delivered by a consortium of organisations led by the British Council. The project aims to contribute to a positive shift in citizens' engagement with independent media in the Western Balkans. The long-term outcomes of the project are: * Project-supported media outlets are more financially resilient and working in accordance with adopted policies, including on gender in the workplace. * Project supported media outlets and media professionals produce quality, relevant, gender-sensitive content that attracts and engages new audiences, including women and marginalised groups. The project is delivered across six countries in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) and will provide grants and technical assistance to a range of media outlets. The project end date is 31 March 2022. Additional information: To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8031a39f-761e-4844-9c38-c07d5b3318d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5feb8a74-e159-4ea7-aabd-f480516ef7e3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Dec 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 1-6 months
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(THE)
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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