Tender

Content Marketing Framework to British Council Marketing and Communications Team in the Asia and Pacific Region

BRITISH COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 07:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is tendering a project entitled "Content Marketing Framework to British Council Marketing and Communications Team in the Asia and Pacific Region." This procurement, categorised under marketing services, is in the tender stage with an open procedure. The project spans across multiple locations, including Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, and various other countries in the Asia and Pacific region. The tender process is detailed with a submission deadline on 4th September 2025, while enquiries must be submitted by 21st July 2025. The total contract value amounts to £735,000 GBP with £670,000 GBP designated for spending, in line with its classification as a major procurement above thresholds. The planning entails three lots: content marketing services, video production and editing, and targeted marketing within China.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in marketing services, particularly those with expertise in content creation and video production. The framework agreement presents potential for significant growth, especially for agencies with an existing presence or experience in the Asia and Pacific region. Companies specialising in diverse regional marketing strategies or possessing robust multimedia capabilities will find this opportunity well-suited to their skill set. By partnering with the British Council, businesses can expand their portfolio and brand reach across a wide international market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Content Marketing Framework to British Council Marketing and Communications Team in the Asia and Pacific Region

Notice Description

TheBritishCouncilistenderingforthedevelopmentofacontentmarketingframeworkfortheMarketingandCommunicationsfunctionoftheorganisationintheAsiaandPacificRegion(APAC).TheBritishCouncilenvisagethecontentmarketingframeworkwillbeorganisedintothree(3)lotsasfollows:1.Lot1:One(1)contentmarketingagencyonaframeworkagreementforlocationsinAPACincludingIndia,SriLanka,Bangladesh,Nepal,Pakistan,Singapore,Malaysia,Indonesia,Thailand,Vietnam,Myanmar,thePhilippines,Australia,NewZealand,HongKong,Taiwan,SouthKoreaandJapan.Thisisthecurrentpictureandmaybesubjecttochange.2.Lot2:One(1)agencyonaframeworkagreementforvideoproduction,editingandadaptationinlocationsincludingIndia,SriLanka,Bangladesh,Nepal,Pakistan,Singapore,Malaysia,Indonesia,Thailand,Vietnam,Myanmar,thePhilippines,Australia,NewZealand,China,HongKong,Taiwan,SouthKoreaandJapan.Thisisthecurrentpictureandmaybesubjecttochange.3.Lot3:One(1)contentmarketingagencyonaframeworkagreementforChina.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055994
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037622-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£670,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£670,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
SINGAPORE
Postcode
258 509
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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