--- title: "UK_2021_WB_Media for All - Political Content Snapshot, Western Balkans" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8031a39f-761e-4844-9c38-c07d5b3318d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8031a39f-761e-4844-9c38-c07d5b3318d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8031a39f-761e-4844-9c38-c07d5b3318d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8031a39f-761e-4844-9c38-c07d5b3318d0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2021-10-22" --- # UK_2021_WB_Media for All - Political Content Snapshot, Western Balkans Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8031a39f-761e-4844-9c38-c07d5b3318d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8031a39f-761e-4844-9c38-c07d5b3318d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8031a39f-761e-4844-9c38-c07d5b3318d0.json) ## Summary The British Council is currently inviting tenders for "UK_2021_WB_Media for All - Political Content Snapshot, Western Balkans." This project, classified under research and development services, aims to enhance the engagement of citizens with independent media across six countries in the Western Balkans, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The tender period will close on 22 November 2021, with the contract commencing on 10 December 2021 and concluding on 30 April 2022. This procurement is executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and is actively seeking interested parties to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in media consultancy, research, and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience in creating quality content that is gender-sensitive and engaging for diverse audiences. Companies that can provide grants and technical assistance to media outlets in the specified regions will be particularly well-suited for this contractual opportunity, which aims to foster greater financial resilience among local media organisations. ## Notice Media for All is funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and delivered by a consortium of organisations led by the British Council. The project aims to contribute to a positive shift in citizens' engagement with independent media in the Western Balkans. The long-term outcomes of the project are: * Project-supported media outlets are more financially resilient and working in accordance with adopted policies, including on gender in the workplace. * Project supported media outlets and media professionals produce quality, relevant, gender-sensitive content that attracts and engages new audiences, including women and marginalised groups. The project is delivered across six countries in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) and will provide grants and technical assistance to a range of media outlets. The project end date is 31 March 2022. Additional information: To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5feb8a74-e159-4ea7-aabd-f480516ef7e3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2021 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5feb8a74-e159-4ea7-aabd-f480516ef7e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5feb8a74-e159-4ea7-aabd-f480516ef7e3 22nd October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendlink.co.uk/britishcouncil link to British Council e-Tendering system ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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