Tender

Branding social vendor for Exams in China

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is undertaking a procurement process for branding a social vendor for exams in China, with the focus on advertising and marketing services. The buyer, identified as a public authority within sub-central government, has organised this tender via an open and competitive flexible procedure. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, and potential suppliers have until 26th March 2026 to submit their bids. Enquiries can be made up until 27th February 2026, with the awarding expected to conclude by 24th April 2026. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st May 2026 and run through to 30th April 2029. The procurement is valued at £626,000 GBP, emphasising services above the threshold requirement. The opportunity is located in London, UK, and submissions must be electronically submitted, complying with legal requirements under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, specifically those with experience in social vendor branding within educational contexts. Companies that can offer strategic planning, creative solutions, and demonstrate strong methodologies and approaches will be well-suited to compete. With a significant focus on social value and workforce well-being, along with commercial value for money, businesses that align with these qualities could leverage this opportunity for substantial growth. The nature of the closed stage two tender from a shortlist of the public stage one tender suggests a competitive environment, encouraging businesses with robust portfolios and innovative solutions to participate.

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Notice Title

Branding social vendor for Exams in China

Notice Description

Branding social vendor for Exams in British Council China

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012702-2026
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
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

79340000 - Advertising and 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
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20262 months to go
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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