Award

AM_742 Study UK Digital Campaign in the USA

BRITISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2025 at 15:48

Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "AM_742 Study UK Digital Campaign in the USA" was conducted by the British Council, located in London, UK. This tender focuses on advertising campaign services, specifically targeting the enhancement of the Study UK's digital presence in the USA. The procurement method was open competition, classified as a below-threshold process, and the process has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to International Education Advantage, LLC (Intead), with a contract period set from 5th September 2025 to 5th September 2026. The total contract value was £45,000 gross, with a net value of £37,800. The British Council utilised the expertise of a known agency to optimise campaign effectiveness and resource efficiency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital marketing and advertising, especially those with a focus on international education and market expertise in the USA. Agencies that can leverage their understanding of both the US market and international education will find ample opportunity to contribute to and enhance the British Council's campaigns. This contract is particularly suited for large-scale suppliers, as evidenced by the engaging of International Education Advantage, LLC. Businesses aiming to enter or expand their footprint in the international marketing sector, particularly those well-versed in educational campaigns, are encouraged to explore similar opportunities for strategic growth and development.

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Notice Title

AM_742 Study UK Digital Campaign in the USA

Notice Description

Procuring these services will support the delivery of our annual Study UK plan for the USA by leveraging the expertise of an agency familiar with both the local market and the international education sector. This approach will enhance campaign effectiveness, reduce costs through better audience targeting, and improve efficiency by minimizing staff time required for implementation. It will also strengthen the quality of Study UK's digital presence in the USA, including on the British Council website, which is essential given our limited resources and small team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051095-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£38,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
£37,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2025 - 5 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beatriz Calderon
Contact Email
beatriz.calderon1@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ADVANTAGE, LLC (INTEAD

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