Tender

Supply of Editorial and copywriting services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Sep 2024 at 09:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of editorial and copywriting services, specifically broken down into two lots: proofreading, and copywriting & copy editing. This procurement falls under the marketing services category (CPV code 79342000) with additional classification for advertising and marketing services (CPV code 79340000). The procurement process is in the 'Tender' stage, using an open procedure (below threshold). The contract period is set to commence on 17th December 2024 and conclude on 16th December 2028. Interested parties should note that this is a recurrent procurement. Key dates include the tender period deadline on 13th October 2024. Businesses across various locations, including the United Kingdom and globally, are invited to participate.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in proofreading, copywriting, and editorial services. The British Council, known for its broad international reach and reputable standing, offers a stable and recurrent procurement opportunity which can lead to sustained business growth for successful bidders. The opportunity is particularly well-suited for SMEs seeking to expand their portfolio in the marketing and editorial sectors. With the open procedure employed, businesses of all sizes have an equitable chance to submit competitive proposals and secure the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Editorial and copywriting services

Notice Description

The purpose and scope of this ITT and supporting documents is to explain in further detail the requirements of the British Council and the process for submitting a tender proposal. This procurement is broken into two (2) different Lots: o Lot 1 - Proofreading o Lot 2 - Copy writing & Copy editing Please refer to the Invitation to tender documentation (ITT) 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/bdc32e76-62fd-4fd2-a57a-51c698474289
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

79342000 - 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
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 16 Dec 2028 4-5 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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