Tender

UK_2024_Content Marketing Strategy English Teaching & Learning

BRITISH COUNCIL

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31 Jan 2024 at 14:47

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31 Jan 2024 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking agencies with expertise in Content Marketing Strategy for a project titled "UK_2024_Content Marketing Strategy English Teaching & Learning". The project aims to provide high-quality resources and engaging content globally. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a tender period ending on 7th March 2024. The contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement is for advertising services, design consultancy, and graphic design services.

This tender by the British Council presents an opportunity for agencies specialising in content marketing and related services to collaborate and potentially support broader content marketing needs in the long term. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The project's focus on a comprehensive content strategy and the intention to expand its scope offer a chance for businesses to demonstrate their capability in delivering effective content solutions for a reputable organisation like the British Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_2024_Content Marketing Strategy English Teaching & Learning

Notice Description

The British Council English Marketing team recognises the critical importance of a strong and effective content strategy in supporting our business. We aim to provide high-quality resources and engaging content to learners, parents, and organisations across the world. We are seeking an agency in expertise of Content Marketing Strategy. The agency will play a pivotal role in addressing the existing gaps, devising a comprehensive content strategy, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to future-proof our organisation's content initiatives. We are initially procuring services for this specific content strategy project; it is important to highlight that there is a clear intent to expand the scope of this work to cover Assessment and potentially other areas within the organisation. The decision to expand the scope will depend on the successful delivery of this initial project and the achievement of desired outcomes. We are seeking a long-term partnership with an agency that demonstrates the expertise and capability to support our broader content marketing needs. 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? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e960f7c4-e12c-4b43-8581-27c1b127f2d8
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

79341000 - Advertising services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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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