Tender

UK_254_Study UK - Social Media Management

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 May 2024 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has launched a tender opportunity for the provision of social media management services under the project title "UK_254_Study UK – Social Media Management". This procurement falls under the services category and aims to promote UK education internationally through social media channels. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline of 20th June 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested suppliers can find further details on the British Council's e-Tendering portal.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in software supply services to enhance their growth by partnering with the British Council in promoting UK education globally. Suitable businesses with expertise in social media management and a focus on international education marketing are encouraged to participate. The contract duration is initially for two years, with a possibility of extension for an additional two years, offering long-term business opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

UK_254_Study UK - Social Media Management

Notice Description

Launched in 2016, Study UK is the only national level campaign that promotes the UK as a first-class study destination all over the world. The campaign is delivered by the British Council, in partnership with the UK government's GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign, which encourages people to visit, invest and study in the UK. Study UK is designed to promote the best of UK education overseas, so that the United Kingdom is the first choice for the brightest and best students in the world. International education is a highly competitive market with our main competitors being USA, Canada and Australia.The main purpose of the Study UK social media channels is to raise awareness and to inspire prospective international students to consider studying at a higher education institution in the UK. We also provide information to help students in their decision to study in the UK and preparing to move and study here. The day-to-day organic social media presence of the British Council S

Lot Information

Lot 1

Launched in 2016, Study UK is the only national level campaign that promotes the UK as a first-class study destination all over the world. The campaign is delivered by the British Council, in partnership with the UK government's GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign, which encourages people to visit, invest and study in the UK. Study UK is designed to promote the best of UK education overseas, so that the United Kingdom is the first choice for the brightest and best students in the world. International education is a highly competitive market with our main competitors being USA, Canada and Australia.The main purpose of the Study UK social media channels is to raise awareness and to inspire prospective international students to consider studying at a higher education institution in the UK. We also provide information to help students in their decision to study in the UK and preparing to move and study here. The day-to-day organic social media presence of the British Council Study UK's social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and X is being managed by an external agency.

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of two years with an option for an extension for up to an additional two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0469d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016228-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2024Expired
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
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
+44 02073894646

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

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