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04 Aug 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is inviting bids for the "Marketing and Event Management Framework for the British Council Kazakhstan." This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, aims to secure services that deliver impactful marketing and communication activities across both online and offline channels in Kazakhstan. The open competition tender, identified by RFP1035847, has a set budget of £178,000 GBP and allows for electronic submissions. Interested suppliers should be registered with the British Council's MyProcurement portal. Key timelines include an enquiry period ending on 12th August 2026, with the tender submissions closing on 24th August 2026. The successful contract will commence on 21st September 2026 and run until 20th September 2028, with a potential one-year extension.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in marketing management, consultancy services, or are adept at providing comprehensive marketing solutions. Companies with experience in executing marketing strategies in Central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan, will find this framework contract appealing. The emphasis on quality and methodology, combined with the commercial evaluation criteria, suggests that innovative and competitively priced proposals will be highly valued. The contract's structured nature and sizeable budget present a prime opportunity for businesses looking to expand their international portfolio and establish a working relationship with a reputable organisation like the British Council.

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Notice Title

Marketing and Event Management Framework for the British Council Kazakhstan

Notice Description

The British Council delivers a wide range of programmes across Kazakhstan and requires local support for the development and delivery of high quality, engaging and impactful marketing and communication activities across online and offline channels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dba8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073855-2026
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
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 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
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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

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