Tender

Marketing/Advertising and Digital Marketing Agency services (Canada)

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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29 Jul 2019 at 09:55

Tender Notice
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26 Jul 2019 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently seeking proposals for its tender titled "Marketing/Advertising and Digital Marketing Agency services (Canada)", classified under advertising and marketing services. This open procurement process, initiated on 26th July 2019 and set to conclude on 15th November 2019, invites suppliers to participate in two distinct lots: Lot 1 for marketing/advertising agencies and Lot 2 for digital media agencies. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1st April 2020 and end on 31st March 2021. Suppliers based in the United Kingdom and other territories can submit their bids through the provided procurement portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for both established and emerging marketing and digital media agencies. Companies with expertise in producing a wide range of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and social media content, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, given the British Council's emphasis on digital marketing, agencies proficient in online advertising strategies could greatly benefit from this collaboration, aiding their expansion and visibility in the competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marketing/Advertising and Digital Marketing Agency services (Canada)

Notice Description

This is a two-lot tender, suppliers are invited to bid for one of both lots depending on the experience and specialisms of the agency. British Council - IELTS in Canada would rely on such a supplier(s) to produce marketing content for both print and online. This includes, but is not limited to brochures, flyers, roll-up banners, website content, and online and social media advertising. Lot 1 - Marketing/Advertising Agency Lot 2 - Digital Media Agency Please register an account on our procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home Once you have done so you will be able to locate this opportunity under the Tenders/ Current drop down at the top of the screen, please express an interest and you will then be able to download the tender documents. The tender documents include all the information you will require. Additional information: Please register an account on our procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home Once you have done so you will be able to locate this opportunity under the Tenders/ Current drop down at the top of the screen, please express an interest and you will then be able to download the tender documents. The tender documents include all the information you will require.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f0236c-53ba-4aa5-97ed-9199727f23cd
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 (above 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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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