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UK 2022_ Creative Agency services for product launch

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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16 Mar 2023 at 16:12

Award

09 Feb 2023 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has awarded a contract for the procurement of Creative Agency services for a product launch. The procurement process reached the award stage on 4th November 2022. The contract value is £150,000, and it falls under the CPV code for Advertising services. The contract is with M&C SAATCHI (UK) LIMITED. The procurement method used was a Framework award marked as RM6126 - Lot 1. The contract period is from 12th December 2022 to 11th December 2023, with the tender period ending on 10th October 2022.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses, especially those in the advertising services sector, to engage with the British Council's new project aimed at young learners. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The British Council's emphasis on rich and engaging content with high-quality visuals creates a niche market for businesses adept at delivering immersive digital experiences. Being a service-oriented procurement, businesses with a focus on innovative digital advertising solutions are well-suited to compete and grow their market presence.

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Notice Title

UK 2022_ Creative Agency services for product launch

Notice Description

The British Council is launching a new general English proficiency test for 10-12-year-olds that is digitally delivered only, and not available on paper. It is expected to be an adaptive and tests individual skill levels - something new in the young learner ELT category where popular tests are pen and paper. It has rich and engaging content with high quality visuals for an immersive experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad66279a-a016-45cf-8613-4417ccb58372
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae3ca83-07be-431a-bafd-1afff78882cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Framework award RM6126 - Lot 1
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2022 - 11 Dec 2023 6-12 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(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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M&C SAATCHI (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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