Tender

WZ18ARTS82025 - Social Media - Arts Projects

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a prominent sub-central government public authority, is currently seeking proposals for their project titled "Social Media – Arts Projects." This tender falls under the Advertising and Marketing Services category and pertains to providing social media services for multiple events primarily located in Pakistan. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open competition method, and interested parties should submit their proposals by the deadline at midnight on 5th September 2025. The anticipated contract period begins on 10th September 2025 and could potentially extend until 2028, with a renewal option for an additional 12 months based on performance.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in social media services and marketing. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality digital media strategies, effective methodologies, and competitive pricing are ideally positioned to benefit from this engagement. With the contract valued at £48,000, it offers substantial growth potential for firms looking to expand their services to international markets, particularly in the arts sector located in Pakistan. The open competition invites diverse businesses to showcase their capabilities, making it a promising venture for those aiming to enhance their portfolio and establish connections with a reputable organisation like the British Council.

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Notice Title

WZ18ARTS82025 - Social Media - Arts Projects

Notice Description

TheBritishCouncilwillrequireaserviceproviderforsocialmediaservicesformultipleevents.Detailsaresharedinclause7(specification)ofthisRFPdocument

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05914b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052794-2025
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 9 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
Moiz Khalid
Contact Email
moiz.khalid@britishcouncil.org.pk
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

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