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title: "Campaign Strategy, Creative and Design Agency for English and Exams"
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# Campaign Strategy, Creative and Design Agency for English and Exams

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-585e5da1-dfbc-449c-944d-23f005979c12

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## Summary

The British Council has awarded a contract for "Campaign Strategy, Creative and Design Agency for English and Exams" to DDB UK Limited. The procurement process involved content strategy, creative and design agency services for English and assessment products. The contract value is £3,600,000, with a minimum value of £1,200,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 24th May 2023, and the contract period runs from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024. The buying organisation is the British Council, based in London, England, operating in the advertising and marketing services category.

This contract presents a business opportunity in advertising and marketing services for companies specialising in creative and design agency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract offers potential growth prospects for businesses looking to provide content strategy and creative solutions in the B2B and B2C spaces. Interested parties should take note of the location, eligibility criteria, and the procurement stage to engage effectively in the contracting process.

## Notice

Content strategy, creative and design agency to support our content strategy and creation across all channels for our portfolio of English and assessment products in the B2C and B2B spaces

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15419810-e439-4025-ba69-99894e97cb48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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(THE) |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | DDB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2024 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15419810-e439-4025-ba69-99894e97cb48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15419810-e439-4025-ba69-99894e97cb48
  23rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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