Tender

GF19ARTS82025 - Graphic Designer - Arts Projects

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, serving as the contracting authority, has announced an open procurement process for providing graphic design services for arts projects. This opportunity, titled "GF19ARTS82025 - Graphic Designer – Arts Projects," falls under the services category within the graphic design industry. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions open for competition. Key dates to consider include the tender submission deadline on 5th September 2025, and the contract period expected to commence on 10th September 2025, lasting until 8th September 2028. The services are to be delivered primarily in Pakistan, and interested parties can submit their proposals electronically via the prescribed platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in graphic design, particularly those experienced in servicing long-term projects and capable of demonstrating high-quality standards, methodology, and competitive pricing. For smaller or newer graphic design firms, this contract provides an important platform to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a reputable organisation like the British Council. The gross project value of £60,000 ensures a substantial business opportunity. Such firms will need to focus on delivering innovative design solutions tailored to the arts sector, which aligns well with the British Council's arts and cultural initiatives. The procurement method is designed to encourage open and fair competition, allowing diverse businesses with the capacity to fulfil the project requirements to engage.

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Notice Title

GF19ARTS82025 - Graphic Designer - Arts Projects

Notice Description

TheBritishCouncilwillrequireaserviceproviderforGraphicdesignerservicesformultipleevents.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-05914d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052796-2025
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

79822500 - Graphic design 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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