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Teaching Centre Framework update

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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07 Jan 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Teaching Centre Framework Update." This contract, classified under design consultancy services, involves updating the Young Learners teaching centre brand guidelines to align with the refreshed British Council brand. The procurement process was carried out through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and the contract was awarded to I-AM Associates Ltd, an SME based in London. The contract, valued at £40,000 with a gross amount of £50,000, was active from 8th December 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in brand experience and environmental design services. SMEs with expertise in design consultancy can leverage such projects to establish a relationship with prominent organisations like the British Council. The requirement for specialist skills in brand guideline updates in educational contexts highlights opportunities for firms adept in creative and strategic design services, enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the public sector and beyond.

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Notice Title

Teaching Centre Framework update

Notice Description

We require specialist brand experience and environmental design services to update our Young Learners teaching centre brand guidelines in line with the refreshed British Council brand, launched in November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000975-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
global.procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I-AM ASSOCIATES

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