Tender

Branding social vendor for British Council IELTS in China

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, is inviting tenders for an integrated marketing campaign on social platforms for the IELTS programme in China. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and uses a selective procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The estimated contract value is £626,000.00 GBP and the project falls under the marketing services industry category. Interested parties must submit their expression of interest by 7th February 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 20th January 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2029.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those with expertise in social media campaigns and targeting non-domestic markets. Businesses that can provide a comprehensive marketing plan, demonstrate social value, and offer cost-effective solutions will be well-positioned to compete. The competitive flexible procedure and two-stage tender process facilitate the inclusion of capable agencies and marketing firms with a strategic approach to branding and social media. SMEs focusing on international expansions, especially those targeting the Chinese market, may find this contract beneficial for growth and establishing a global presence.

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Notice Title

Branding social vendor for British Council IELTS in China

Notice Description

Intergrated marketing campaign for IELTS on social platforms in China

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f055
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080423-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£626,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£626,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 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
Dinh Vui
Contact Email
dinh.vui@britishcouncil.org
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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