Tender

On-page content development for E&E

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for on-page content development for its English and Exams operations in Vietnam. This tender falls under the marketing services category and is part of a competitive flexible procurement procedure. The procurement method is open, and the total value is estimated at £240,000 with a gross amount of £264,000, both in GBP. Located in HOCHIMINH, Vietnam, this procurement is in the active tender stage. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 22nd August 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 29th July 2025. The process complies with the legal basis outlined in UK legislation 2023/54, and the contract is set to begin on 1st October 2025, running until 30th September 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in marketing services, particularly those with expertise in content development and strategic planning. Businesses that can deliver high-quality services and offer the best value for money will find this contract particularly attractive, as the award criteria emphasise quality, methodology, and commercial outcomes. Companies well-versed in working within the education and examination markets and able to demonstrate resilience and strategic planning will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity, potentially boosting their growth prospects by partnering with a respected organisation like the British Council.

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Notice Title

On-page content development for E&E

Notice Description

On-pagecontentdevelopmentforbothEnglishandExamsinVN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040841-2025
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
Competitive flexible 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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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
Dinh Vui
Contact Email
dinh.vui@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOCHIMINH
Postcode
7000 000
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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