Tender

AM_874 Content Agency Services for Americas

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 19:01

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a content creation agency to work across the Americas region, as outlined in the tender titled "AM_874 Content Agency Services for Americas." The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, having been initiated on 27th January 2026. It follows a selective procurement method, described as a competitive flexible procedure. This public procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically marketing services. Key regions addressed in this tender include Canada, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil. Interested parties must submit their expression of interest by 19th February 2026, with the anticipated award period concluding by the end of March 2026.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services and content creation. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality, innovative marketing strategies across multiple countries, particularly those familiar with the Americas, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The lots cover a broad range of markets, including Canada, the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil, offering ample scope for service provision. The project, with a gross value of £250,000 across four lots, encourages businesses to leverage their social value contributions, experience, credentials, and a strong methodology and approach to succeed in the highly competitive bidding process.

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Notice Title

AM_874 Content Agency Services for Americas

Notice Description

Content Agency Services for Americas Region

Lot Information

Lot 1 Content Agency Services for Americas Region

Content Agency Services for Americas Region Cover Countries as United States and Canada

Renewal: 1 Year + 1 Year possible extensions

Lot 2 Content Agency Services for Americas Region

Content Agency Services for Americas Region Cover Countries as Mexico and Colombia

Renewal: 1 Year + 1 Year possible extensions

Lot 3 Content Agency Services for Americas Region

Content Agency Services for Americas Region Cover Countries as Ecuador, Venezuela, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru & Caribbean (Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago)

Renewal: 1 Year + 1 Year possible extensions

Lot 4 Content Agency Services for Americas Region

Content Agency Services for Americas Region Cover Country as Brazil

Renewal: 1 Year + 1 Year possible extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061042
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007332-2026
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
£202,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£202,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Mauricio Zapata
Contact Email
mauricio.zapata@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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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