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Digital Marketing agency & Creative agency for Europe & Wider Europe - 2022 - AWARD

BRITISH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2023 at 17:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has awarded a contract for Digital Marketing and Creative agency services for Europe & Wider Europe. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 20th September 2022. The contract duration is set for 2 years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The services fall under the category of Advertising and Marketing, creating opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. The location for delivery includes several countries within the EU and Wider Europe, with the buying organisation based in London, United Kingdom.

Businesses specialising in advertising, marketing, and creative services could benefit from bidding for this contract. The British Council aims to engage agencies to support its Exams and Teaching Centre business lines and Cultural Engagement initiatives across multiple countries. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Interested parties can access more details by visiting the British Council's procurement portal and register for participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Marketing agency & Creative agency for Europe & Wider Europe - 2022 - AWARD

Notice Description

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. The British Council is seeking to appoint a Media Buying agency and creative agencies to work across multiple countries within the EU and Wider Europe. This is to support its: Exams and Teaching Centre (TC) business lines & Cultural Engagement Please note that this is a two-lot agreement. Lot 1 is for Media Buying and Lot 2 is framework agreement Creative works. The Contract(s) awarded will be for a duration of 2 years with an option for an extension for up to an additional 2 extensions of one year each. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2e29856-b2bb-4468-9eeb-69d130e26e19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625dca49-7905-471b-8f11-2f8dfc120d1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 1 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

INFLUENCE DIGITAL

SUBSTANCE001

UNIVERSAL MCCANN CONNECTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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