This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2024 at 11:21

Tender

23 Oct 2023 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has awarded a contract for the "Internal communication and employee engagement Framework Agreement" under the services category. This framework seeks UK-based consultants for services related to internal communications, change communications, and employee engagement. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract signed on 15th March 2024. The contract value is £400,000, and the procurement method was an open procedure. The procurement stage is in the award phase, and the suppliers selected for the contract are listed.

This tender by the British Council for the "Internal communication and employee engagement Framework Agreement" provides business growth opportunities for UK-based consultancy and management services providers. Businesses specializing in internal communication strategies, change communications, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement offers a chance for suppliers to engage strategically with global workforce insights and innovative communication solutions to support business objectives. The deadline for the tender period ended on 17th November 2023, with an active award stage to follow.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Internal communication and employee engagement Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The British Council's Internal Communications Team is seeking occasional, additional resource and expertise to establish a framework of UK based consultants and suppliers ("the framework") for the delivery of technical expertise in: internal communications, change communications and employee engagement - to provide both strategic and tactical support.

Lot Information

Strategic internal communications and employee engagement

1. Employee audience research; collecting and analysing insight from (or about) our global workforce to inform our internal communications strategy, employee experience strategy, or to support specific internal communication and engagement campaigns2. Internal communication audits and associated development projectsa. channel audits and project management of channel developmentb. content audits and content strategy development3. Reviews and recommendations for changes to internal communication frameworks, policies, processes, governance and resourcing.

Renewal: 2 years extension

Change communications and internal engagement campaigns.

1. Working with internal stakeholders to agree a comprehensive communications brief, ensuring business objectives and desired outcomes are understood and the scope of the work agreed - and then assessing and meeting (or managing) stakeholder expectations throughout the project.2. Conducting baseline research or gathering insight, to assess how comms can measure its impact on achieving business objectives and desired outcomes.3. Developing change communication strategies, narratives and communication action plans (including running communication strategy and planning workshops).4. Developing stakeholder engagement plans.5. Assessing communication risks and potential resistances to change and putting in place mitigating actions. This may include scenario planning, as well as assessing and articulating ambiguity.6. Devising creative ideas and concepts to amplify engagement with change7. Designing and producing creative materials and assets, including various forms of film/video, animation, podcasts, branding, graphic design, gamification, etc. 8. Copywriting, creative writing, message drafting, editing and proofreading9. Creating engaging presentations10. Event design and management11. Conducting ongoing and final measurement to assess how well communication strategies and campaigns are meeting business objectives and desired outcomes - measuring reach, engagement, sentiment, impact/behaviour change and return on investment.

Renewal: 2 years extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040e4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010713-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 1 Dec 2025 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Postcode Area
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
10
Supplier Names

Blue goose design Ltd

Employee Plusecheck

Employee Pulsecheck

Enthuse Communications Limited

Four Communcations

Four Communications

H and H Agency Ltd

Sequel Group Ltd

The Leith Agency (Cello Signal Ltd)

The Leith Agency (T/A Cello Signal Ltd)

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