---
title: "Advertising Agency Services for Sub-Saharan Africa"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055ffb"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-16"
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# Advertising Agency Services for Sub-Saharan Africa

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ffb

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## Summary

The British Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of advertising agency services aimed at supporting its marketing needs across Sub-Saharan Africa. The procurement process, classified under the 'Advertising and marketing services' industry category, is being conducted using an open procedure. Interested businesses must submit their proposals by 25th August 2025. The procurement is focused on services that include creative development, digital and social media support, and communication strategies. The contract will commence on 3rd November 2025, with a potential extension beyond the initial two-year period, stretching till November 2029. This project represents a significant opportunity valued at £840,000, net of VAT, with gross spending projected at £1,050,000.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in advertising campaigns and marketing management services, to collaborate with a prominent public authority like the British Council. The open procurement process ensures a wide range of companies have an opportunity to bid, regardless of size, promoting competition and innovation. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate expertise in quality experience, social value, and innovative methodologies. This makes it ideal for firms with strong credentials in delivering high-quality advertising projects and a presence in South Africa or the wider Sub-Saharan region. The duration of the contract and potential extensions also present a stable business growth avenue for agencies looking to expand their footprint in this market.

## Notice

TheobjectiveofthistenderistoprovideBritishCouncilwithcentralizedeffective&integratednetworkofmarketingsupportforcreativedevelopmentdigitalANDsocialmediasupport,rolloutstrategiesandcommunicationsbyagencieswhichprovidesarangeofservicesacrossthespectrumofBritishCouncilmarketingneeds

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of two 2 years with an option for an extension for up to 2 years additional years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040370-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,000 |
| Lots value | £840,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79961100 - Advertising photography services
- 92111220 - Advertising video-tape production

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 08:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040370-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040370-2025
  16th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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