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title: "Venice Biennale Public Relations (PR) Consultant"
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# Venice Biennale Public Relations (PR) Consultant

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c47f11bf-4fd4-4d6f-a06d-e70ab7629414

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking a Public Relations (PR) Consultant for the Venice Biennale project until 21st April 2024. This service procurement, valued at 15,000 GBP, is currently in the tender stage with a deadline of 25th October 2023. The contract period will run from 8th January 2024 to 30th April 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the location is specified as the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for public relations businesses, especially those experienced in arts and media campaigns, to support the prestigious Venice Biennale project by offering specialist expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, aligning with the British Council's focus on engaging diverse business sectors. The open procurement process ensures fair competition, fostering innovation and quality service delivery.

## Notice

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 (equivalent to PB8) until 21st April 2024, to enable us to secure senior and sector-specific expertise. The agency/PR Consultant will work as an additional member of the 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. Additional information: All documents required as part of your Proposal should be submitted to The British Council's e-Tendering portal hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil by the Response Deadline, as set out in the Timescales section of this RFP. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01d5f7e-f7df-44a9-ad3c-a1aea34cf598 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 11:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01d5f7e-f7df-44a9-ad3c-a1aea34cf598
- 16 Oct 2023 at 11:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01d5f7e-f7df-44a9-ad3c-a1aea34cf598
- 9 Oct 2023 at 15:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01d5f7e-f7df-44a9-ad3c-a1aea34cf598
- 29 Sep 2023 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01d5f7e-f7df-44a9-ad3c-a1aea34cf598

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01d5f7e-f7df-44a9-ad3c-a1aea34cf598
  16th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil

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