Tender

PR Agency for British Council Mena

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 May 2023 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council in the Middle East and North Africa has initiated a tender process for the provision of public relations services under a multi-provider framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for submissions by June 23, 2023. The contract duration is set for 24 months and may be extended for two additional periods of 12 months each. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender covers multiple countries in the MENA region.

This tender opportunity for a PR Agency offers potential business growth for agencies specialized in advertising services operating in the MENA region. Small, medium, and large PR agencies with regional or country-specific expertise are sought after. Interested businesses can find more details and submit their bids electronically or in writing. The British Council aims to establish a pool of agencies to provide services in various countries, presenting a lucrative opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the PR industry across the specified regions.

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Notice Title

PR Agency for British Council Mena

Notice Description

The British Council in the Middle East and North Africa is seeking to contract reputable agencies specialised in the provision of public relations services; and requires a Pool of small, medium and large PR agencies with either regional PR expertise for MENA or country level PR expertise under a multi-provider framework agreement.The Provision of services should cover one/several or all of the following countries; UAE, Jordan, Tunisia, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Palestine, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Council in the Middle East and North Africa is seeking to contract reputable agencies specialised in the provision of public relations services; and requires a Pool of small, medium and large PR agencies with either regional PR expertise for MENA or country level PR expertise under a multi-provider framework agreement.The Provision of services should cover one/several or all of the following countries; UAE, Jordan, Tunisia, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Palestine, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Renewal: The contract is for 24 months with an option for extension for additional two periods of 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d01b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015209-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjari Parashar
Contact Email
menaprocurement@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUBAI
Postcode
POBOX1 636
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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