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title: "UK_252 - 2024 - Creative Design Services Framework - AWARD"
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# UK_252 - 2024 - Creative Design Services Framework - AWARD

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46e97604-8e0e-4d1a-99dc-400c6bdb9bb8

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## Summary

The British Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "UK_252 - 2024 - Creative Design Services Framework." This contract, which falls under the design consultancy services industry category, had a procurement method of open procedure. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, spans from 28th October 2024 to 27th September 2026. The framework agreement offers services related to visual conception, art direction, digital and print design, social media graphics, content creation for digital campaigns, exhibition design, motion design, information design, and limited copywriting and proof-reading. It covers various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for creative agencies, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to partner with the British Council on high-quality, diverse design projects. The varied scope of services required ensures that businesses specialising in digital content, social media graphics, experiential design, and data visualisation could find ample growth prospects. Awarded suppliers include Alphabetical ltd, B&W Studio, Bond & Coyne Associates Ltd, Edit Branding Ltd, Navig8 Ltd, and We Are Why Ltd, indicating a preference for innovative and versatile creative service providers.

## Notice

The British Council is looking to setup a framework agreement for 2 years fixed term with a potential to extend for a further 1 year after for its design requirements. We expect to award a framework agreement to up to Suppliers. We are looking for creative agencies to work with us to deliver high quality creative projects across a range of media. Services that will be required but not limited to: o Visual conception, execution, and guidance o Art direction and photography commissioning o Digital and print design and artwork including editable templates o Social media graphics for all social media channels o Creation of editable templates on Canva o Presentations o Static and video content for digital campaigns (occasional) o Exhibition and experiential design o Motion design and animation (occasional) o Illustration (occasional) o Information design and data visualisation o Limited copywriting and proof-reading

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b44795-74af-4b41-ba56-44d03e596b90 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 27 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALPHABETICAL; B&W STUDIO; BOND & COYNE ASSOCIATES; EDIT BRANDING; NAVIG8; WE ARE WHY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 21:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b44795-74af-4b41-ba56-44d03e596b90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b44795-74af-4b41-ba56-44d03e596b90
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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