Tender

RFP - YL45ARTS82025 - For Film & Streaming - Arts Projects

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located in London, has initiated an open competition under the tender ID YL45ARTS82025, specifically seeking service providers for film and streaming services for arts projects. This procurement opportunity is focused on the event services industry category, with services to be delivered in Pakistan. As of the tender stage, interested parties should note the procurement status is active, with a tender submission deadline by 5th September 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 10th September 2025 and is initially slated for up to three years, potentially extendable by a further year based on performance. The gross value of the contract is £60,000, with a net amount of £48,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event streaming and filming services, offering a foothold in international markets, particularly within South Asia. The procurement method favours an open competition approach, suggesting a suitable bidding environment for small to medium enterprises with capabilities in delivering high-quality digital broadcast solutions. Companies with robust technology platforms, innovative methodologies, and competitive pricing strategies will be well-positioned to vie for this opportunity. Successful bidders could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and gain visibility in global arts events managed by an established public authority like the British Council.

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Notice Title

RFP - YL45ARTS82025 - For Film & Streaming - Arts Projects

Notice Description

TheBritishCouncilwillrequireaserviceproviderforfilmingandstreamingservicesformultipleevents.Detailsaresharedinclause7(specification)ofthisRFPdocument

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 36 months with an option for extension to 12 months based on performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05914c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052795-2025
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

79952000 - Event 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 - 8 Sep 2028 2-3 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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