--- title: "UK_220_British Council Research and Insight Podcast - Podcast Production" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ffbc0f96-eb44-487f-b4bb-9d1231ad5035" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffbc0f96-eb44-487f-b4bb-9d1231ad5035" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffbc0f96-eb44-487f-b4bb-9d1231ad5035.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffbc0f96-eb44-487f-b4bb-9d1231ad5035.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-07" --- # UK_220_British Council Research and Insight Podcast - Podcast Production Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffbc0f96-eb44-487f-b4bb-9d1231ad5035 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffbc0f96-eb44-487f-b4bb-9d1231ad5035) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffbc0f96-eb44-487f-b4bb-9d1231ad5035.json) ## Summary The British Council is looking to pilot a research and insight podcast, seeking a supplier to develop the podcast concept, strategy, and identity, oversee recordings, and distribute it across major platforms. The procurement method is Open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period ending on 8th January 2024 and the contract period running from 16th January to 31st March 2024. The opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services in the Recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category. This tender by the British Council for podcast production offers opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in creative content development and channel distribution. Businesses involved in podcast production, audio editing, recording equipment supply, and promotional services would find this tender well-suited for competition. Successful suppliers may also have the chance to extend the contract for up to an additional 2 years based on pilot performance and budget availability. ## Notice We are looking to pilot a research and insight podcast. This series (6-12 episodes) will bring together British Council experts, as well as global researchers and practitioners in the fields of international development and cultural relations. We are seeking a supplier to: o In collaboration with the British Council, develop the podcast concept, strategy, identity, and plan of work, ensuring that the podcast pilot aligns with audience behaviour and best practice. o Oversee and support the preparation for recordings - including formulate the script and structure for all episodes of the pilot, provide coaching on best practice for the podcast host(s), and brief guests for technical quality (episode research and guest recruitment will be handled by the British Council). o Provide and set up the recording equipment, and direct and monitor the recording sessions to assure high technical quality for each episode. o Edit, mix, and master the recordings to a high professional standard of audio quality. o Set up the podcast channel, distribute it across all major podcast platforms, and provide access to analytics and audience insights. o Provide promotional advice and strategy. The above is a summary of our minimum requirements - however, we are open to additional services that can improve our podcast design, quality, and reach (subject to these being deliverable within our timeframes). The selected supplier may also be offered the opportunity to continue working on the second phase of our podcast (future seasons), subject to the performance of our pilot and budget availability. 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. The selected supplier may be offered an extension for up to an additional 2 years (subject to pilot performance and budget availability). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df6d76d1-7c14-4a1b-95db-0c566a2aa234 | | 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 | 7 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 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 - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 7 Dec 2023 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df6d76d1-7c14-4a1b-95db-0c566a2aa234 - 7 Dec 2023 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df6d76d1-7c14-4a1b-95db-0c566a2aa234 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df6d76d1-7c14-4a1b-95db-0c566a2aa234 7th December 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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