Tender

UK_2024_English & Exams Content Marketing Framework

BRITISH COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2024 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently in the tender stage for the "UK_2024_English & Exams Content Marketing Framework," focused on the development of a content marketing framework for its English and Exams marketing division. This open procedure procurement, classified under the "Advertising and marketing services" industry category, is organised into three lots: one for a B2C content marketing agency on retainer, one for a B2B content marketing agency on retainer, and three agencies for a framework agreement. The tender ends on 10th December 2024, with the contract period starting on 3rd February 2025 and potentially extending to 2nd February 2027. This project is valued at £3,600,000, exclusive of VAT, over the full four-year term and is located primarily in the United Kingdom, with additional inclusions for the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and rest of the world.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in content marketing across various sectors, including B2C and B2B markets. The comprehensive range of services required, from content creation and optimising to influencer marketing and content localisation, means diverse businesses can compete. The two-year initial contract with options for two 12-month extensions provides a stable revenue stream, incentivised by regular performance reviews. Companies adept at collaboration, particularly those experienced in working alongside creative and campaign partners, will find this tender highly suitable. The potential for mini competitions within the framework for demand-based projects opens additional avenues for securing work.

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Notice Title

UK_2024_English & Exams Content Marketing Framework

Notice Description

The British Council is tendering for the development of a content marketing framework for the English and Exams marketing function of the organisation. The British Council envisage the content marketing framework will be organised into three (3) lots as follows: 1. Lot 1: One (1) dedicated B2C content marketing agency on a retainer. 2. Lot 2: One (1) dedicated B2B content marketing agency on a retainer. 3. Lot 3: Three (3) content marketing agencies (B2B and/or B2C) on a framework agreement where work will be awarded on a demand basis. Projects/work will be awarded via a mini competition. The content marketing agencies on the framework are expected to collaborate with our existing creative and campaign agency partner in delivery and other agency partners on our roster. Expected range of content marketing services include but are not limited to strategically creating, distributing, optimizing, and managing content to achieve specific marketing goals of the British Council. This includes devising content strategies tailored to target audiences, creating engaging content across various formats and channels, distributing it effectively through platforms like social media, emails and websites, optimising content based on British Council supplied performance data, managing content workflows and calendars, and providing consulting and training to enhance the British Council marketing teams capabilities. The agency's scope extends to specialised areas such as influencer marketing, content localisation, community management and automation support, offering comprehensive support for the British Council to maximise the impact of content marketing efforts. The framework contract is for two (2) years with an option of extension for two (2) 12 months (i.e. Potential total contract term of 4-years). The indicative total contract is valued at PS3,600,000 exclusive of VAT over the full 4-year term (PS890,000 per annum). Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. The Contract awarded will be for a duration of two years with an option for extension twice (2), each extension will be no longer than 12 months each. Appointed supplier(s) performance will be reviewed, and any extension will be based on performance and service delivery. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98f10b6d-232d-47ff-99e8-d3b0163bd57a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ce66ab-b757-44ee-ad51-af87b5db401c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2027 1-2 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
Ahmed Akram
Contact Email
ahmed.akram@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
01619577886

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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