Tender

Framework for PR and Communications Agency in Sub-Saharan Africa

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 13:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has initiated an open procurement process to establish a framework for PR and Communications services, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa. The procurement, designated under the legal basis "2023/54", is valued at up to £249,000 and covers the provision of comprehensive marketing and communication campaigns. The buyer is targeting experience in areas such as digital media, TV, radio, and print, with the procurement stage currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submission is 23rd December 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 29th November 2025. The contracting period will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The services fall under the industry categories of public relations consultancy and marketing services, primarily targeting a wide range of media outlets.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for agencies specialising in integrated marketing and communication strategies, especially those with a footprint in the SSA region. It is particularly suited for businesses that can deliver end-to-end campaign management and offer creative and content development services. With an emphasis on quality and methodology, businesses with a robust track record in delivering social value and innovative communication solutions may find this project aligns well with their services. The open procedure for tendering is designed to attract a diverse range of capable suppliers, fostering potential growth and expansion in this geographical market. Interested parties have the option to submit their proposals electronically, adhering to submission terms in English.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for PR and Communications Agency in Sub-Saharan Africa

Notice Description

British Council anticipates that it will spend up to PS 249,000 on marketing and communication activities in Sub-Saharan Southern Africa (SSA), please refer to point Schedule 1 & 2 with regards to scope and the structure of this procurement exercise. We will be recruiting two agencies via this tender process. Areas that will be covered will be our SSA region for the provision of planning and executing its marketing or communication campaigns end to end. The focus will be 360 integrated campaigns strategies which will include digital media, TV, Radio, outdoor, print and other offline media, creatives and content development and communication planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070853-2025
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
Open 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

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£249,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mai ElGhareeb
Contact Email
mai.elghareeb@britishcouncil.org.eg
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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