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UK_811- Venice Biennale PR Consultant

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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08 Jul 2026 at 13:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a public relations consultant for its flagship Arts project, specifically for the Venice Biennale, to enhance its global media campaign. This contract is categorised under public relations services, is valued at £20,000, and is being procured via an open competition, below threshold procurement method. The tender process is currently active, with an enquiry period ending on 15 July 2026 and a submission deadline set for 27 August 2026. The project is primarily located in London, UK, and suits the services industry category. The contract period spans from 9 November 2026 to 31 May 2027, with opportunities for further extensions.

This tender represents a fantastic growth opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations, particularly those familiar with international media campaigns and arts promotions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate these entities. The winning bidder will play a crucial role in enhancing the British Council's communications strategy, providing an excellent platform to showcase expertise in PR campaign management and sector-specific consultancy. This opportunity is ideal for agencies or consultants looking to expand their portfolio and gain exposure in prestigious cultural events.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_811- Venice Biennale PR Consultant

Notice Description

The annual British Council Commission for the Venice Biennale is the organisation's flagship Arts project and is accompanied by a major global media campaign. This project requires targeted support from an experienced public relations specialist, to enable us to secure senior and sector-specific expertise. The agency/PR Consultant will work as an extension of the British Council corporate communications team to ensure consistency and authoritative approach to support the artist representing the UK, maximise strategic brand benefits and mitigate risk in response to rapidly evolving project sensitivities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 further extensions of 1 further year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c696
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064297-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
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(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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