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title: "PR and Communications Agency in SSA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d9ec"
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published: "2026-04-22"
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# PR and Communications Agency in SSA

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d9ec

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## Summary

The British Council has completed its procurement process for a PR and Communications Agency in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), awarding contracts with a total potential spending of £249,000. This procurement falls under the category of public relations consultancy services and is executed via an open procedure. The buying organisation, located in London, anticipates spending on integrated marketing and communication strategies, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2026 and concluding on 28th April 2030. Key dates include the award date on 22nd April 2026, with the future signature date scheduled for 30th April 2026. This process is guided by the legal framework of the UK Public Authority sub-central government classification.

This tender can offer substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cohesive and strategic marketing communications. SMEs focused on providing comprehensive marketing and public relations services, including digital media, TV, radio, outdoor and print advertising strategies, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms offering creative content development and communication planning could thrive on this contract. With active involvement from suppliers like Access Leo Burnett Ltd in Kenya and Africa Communications Media Group in South Africa, the procurement presents a valuable platform for businesses to grow their influence and operational presence in the SSA region.

## Notice

British Council anticipates that it will spend up to PS 249,000 on marketing and communication activities in Sub-Saharan Southern Africa (SSA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036372-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 28 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,000 |
| Lots value | £249,000 |
| Awards value | £249,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS LEO BURNETT; AFRICA COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 07:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036372-2026
- 4 Nov 2025 at 13:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070853-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036372-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070853-2025
  4th November 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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