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title: "External Sales Agency English & Exams UK & Ireland"
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# External Sales Agency English & Exams UK & Ireland

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e61ae5d5-4fec-4f9a-a724-8c0ad4fb494f

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking an External Sales Agency for English & Exams in the UK & Ireland. The project aims to identify agents and generate B2B leads for Independent Test Centres, promoting the newly accredited Aptis ESOL test. The procurement is for advertising and marketing services, with a tender deadline of 20th January 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 1st March 2023 to 28th February 2024.

This tender opportunity is open to SMEs and involves an open procedure with a focus on services. Businesses in the advertising and marketing industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The British Council, based in London, is the buyer for this tender. Interested parties can find more information on how to apply on the British Council website.

## Notice

The purpose of the project is to identify agents within the UK and to drive B2B leads to our Independent Test Centres. As well as create a market for the British Council's newly accredited Aptis ESOL test. This will be done by engaging with organisations in specific segments, who will then pass on leads generated to British Council resellers (ITCs) to become clients. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. 12 month contract with an option for an extension for up to an additional 12 months. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26810bd-18ea-4cd5-a3b1-5b441088d33c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2024 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2022 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26810bd-18ea-4cd5-a3b1-5b441088d33c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26810bd-18ea-4cd5-a3b1-5b441088d33c
  29th November 2022 - 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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