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Venice Biennale Public Relations (PR) Consultant - AWARD

BRITISH COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2024 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has awarded the contract for the Venice Biennale Public Relations (PR) Consultant to Sam Talbot Ltd. The procurement process featured an open procedure and involved a total contract value of £14,000. The contract period runs from January 8th, 2024, to April 30th, 2024. The consultancy services are tailored to support the annual British Council Commission for the Venice Biennale, focusing on strategic brand benefits and risk mitigation.

This opportunity, though already awarded, showcased the British Council’s commitment to engaging with external suppliers for crucial public relations support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in public relations consultancy services could have applied for this tender. Such businesses adept in strategic communication and brand management would have been well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Venice Biennale Public Relations (PR) Consultant - AWARD

Notice Description

The annual British Council Commission for the Venice Biennale is the organisation's flagship Arts project and is accompanied by a major global media campaign. This project requires targeted support from an experienced public relations specialist (equivalent to PB8) until 21st April 2024, to enable us to secure senior and sector-specific expertise. The agency/PR Consultant will work as an additional member of the corporate communications team to ensure consistency and authoritative approach to support the artist representing the UK, maximise strategic brand benefits and mitigate risk in response to rapidly evolving project sensitivities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8afb12b-ea58-4cb5-bf50-068e5d734ca9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79416000 - Public relations services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 1-6 months
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
Aung Thein
Contact Email
aung.thein@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

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
1
Supplier Name

SAM TALBOT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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