Tender

Agency Framework for Media, Creatives and Communications in Sub-Saharan Africa

BRITISH COUNCIL

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18 Oct 2022 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued a tender for an "Agency Framework for Media, Creatives and Communications in Sub-Saharan Africa." This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of advertising and marketing services. The tender is open for interested parties, with a tender period that ends on November 21, 2022. The contract period is set to start on January 8, 2023, and run until January 7, 2028. The buying organization is the British Council, located at 1 Redman Place, Stratford, London, E20 1JQ, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in advertising and marketing services to compete for a contract with the British Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in providing services related to media strategy, campaign planning, advertising, and communications in the Sub-Saharan Africa region are well-suited for this opportunity. For further details and to express interest or bid for the project, interested parties can visit the British Council's procurement portal with the provided link.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agency Framework for Media, Creatives and Communications in Sub-Saharan Africa

Notice Description

The purpose is to appoint one network-based agency as its regional supplier in Sub-Saharan Africa which is able provide British Council with centralized, effective & integrated network of marketing support for creative development, media planning and buying, roll out strategies and communications by agencies which provides a range of services across the spectrum of British Council marketing needs, specializing in the below areas of focus: 1. Media and creatives strategy and planning to maximise ROI 2. Campaign Strategies 3. Keywords research including competition 4. Customers digital trends 5. Programmatic and retargeting advertising 6. B2B & B2C marketing campaigns 7. All Media Planning 8. All Media Buying 9. Social Media Activation 10. Automated campaigns reporting 11. Offline media (TV, Radio, Press, activations) 12. SEO 13. Event Management Further information in terms of scope, requirements as well as geographical reach can be found in the tender pack. 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. 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465b99bd-3aa1-4a25-bca7-8733c18b3f58
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2023 - 7 Jan 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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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