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RFP - XI13TVET52025 - Media PR & Designing

BRITISH COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 05:28

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to procure media PR and designing services through an open competition, as specified in their tender document RFP - XI13TVET52025. This tender, focusing on the services sector, involves various activities such as trainings, events, workshops, and qualification development sessions, which are expected to be delivered in the UK and Pakistan. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions allowed electronically, and a submission deadline set for 26 August 2025. The total contract value is pegged at GBP 160,000, with a tender period concluding prior to the contract commencement on 12 September 2025, lasting until 11 October 2028, with the possibility of a 6-month renewal based on performance.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event management, advertising, and media PR, particularly those able to deliver services across the UK and Pakistan. It is suitable for companies specialising in event and advertising services, looking to forge partnerships for comprehensive projects with public authorities. With a substantial contract value, businesses that can effectively manage logistical and creative aspects will find substantial prospects for growth and brand enhancement by securing this contract with a reputable organisation like the British Council.

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Notice Title

RFP - XI13TVET52025 - Media PR & Designing

Notice Description

trainings,events,workshops,andqualificationdevelopmentsessionsthroughouttheprojectterm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047091-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
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

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Sep 2025 - 11 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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