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September 2021-Marketing - British Council Marketing Automation Programme

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Feb 2022 at 16:13

Tender

03 Sep 2021 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to enhance its digital engagement through the procurement of a Marketing Automation Platform, as detailed in the tender titled "September 2021-Marketing - British Council Marketing Automation Programme." Conducted under the open procurement method, the tender process is currently complete, with the contract being awarded on 18th February 2022. This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on sales, marketing, and business intelligence software development services, and is located in the UK. The successful contract value is £2,854,376, following the evaluation of bids submitted before the tender deadline on 4th October 2021.

This opportunity allows businesses that specialise in marketing technology and automation services to significantly engage with the British Council, a reputable body governed by public law. Companies offering innovative marketing solutions, data-driven customer engagement strategies, and personalised software platforms would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. Engaging with this type of public contract can help these businesses to establish themselves within the public sector, expand their client base, and enhance their visibility in the marketing technology landscape.

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Notice Title

September 2021-Marketing - British Council Marketing Automation Programme

Notice Description

British Council intend to procure a Marketing Automation Platform during October/November 2021. Please first complete he NDA and submit to gain access to the tender documents.The objective of this programme is to procure and implement a marketing automation platform that will enable us to increase our digital engagement with audiences at scale and help us transform the customer relationship from a transactional conversion to an intimate and long-lasting nurtured relationship. Embedding a Marketing Automation Platform links strongly into our strategic priorities by: 1. Offering a more personalised experience to all our customers at the right time, in their preferred format, through their preferred channel with an array of content and product offers based on their behaviours and preferences online.2. Enabling our marketing functions in optimizing the marketing strategies by tracking the engagement, capturing leads and nurturing them to improve conversions. Also, supporting to im

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Council is releasing this expression of interest with an intention to procure a Marketing Automation Platform during October/November 2021. The objective of this programme is to procure and implement a marketing automation platform that will enable us to increase our digital engagement with audiences at scale and help us transform the customer relationship from a transactional conversion to an intimate and long-lasting nurtured relationship.Embedding a Marketing Automation Platform links strongly into our strategic priorities by:1. Offering a more personalised experience to all our customers at the right time, in their preferred format, through their preferred channel with an array of content and product offers based on their behaviours and preferences online.2. Enabling our marketing functions in optimizing the marketing strategies by tracking the engagement, capturing leads and nurturing them to improve conversions. Also, supporting to improve customer retention and reduce churn.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dd16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004845-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,854,376 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uk.procurement@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HUBLE DIGITAL

HUBSPOT

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