Tender

External Sales Agency English & Exams UK & Ireland

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Nov 2022 at 15:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking an External Sales Agency for English & Exams in the UK & Ireland. The project aims to identify agents and generate B2B leads for Independent Test Centres, promoting the newly accredited Aptis ESOL test. The procurement is for advertising and marketing services, with a tender deadline of 20th January 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 1st March 2023 to 28th February 2024.

This tender opportunity is open to SMEs and involves an open procedure with a focus on services. Businesses in the advertising and marketing industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The British Council, based in London, is the buyer for this tender. Interested parties can find more information on how to apply on the British Council website.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Sales Agency English & Exams UK & Ireland

Notice Description

The purpose of the project is to identify agents within the UK and to drive B2B leads to our Independent Test Centres. As well as create a market for the British Council's newly accredited Aptis ESOL test. This will be done by engaging with organisations in specific segments, who will then pass on leads generated to British Council resellers (ITCs) to become clients. 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. 12 month contract with an option for an extension for up to an additional 12 months. 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/a26810bd-18ea-4cd5-a3b1-5b441088d33c
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2024 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
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
-

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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