---
title: "Branding social vendor for British Council IELTS in China"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f055"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-08"
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# Branding social vendor for British Council IELTS in China

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f055

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## Summary

The British Council, a sub-central government public authority located in London, is inviting tenders for an integrated marketing campaign on social platforms for the IELTS programme in China. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and uses a selective procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The estimated contract value is £626,000.00 GBP and the project falls under the marketing services industry category. Interested parties must submit their expression of interest by 7th February 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 20th January 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2029.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those with expertise in social media campaigns and targeting non-domestic markets. Businesses that can provide a comprehensive marketing plan, demonstrate social value, and offer cost-effective solutions will be well-positioned to compete. The competitive flexible procedure and two-stage tender process facilitate the inclusion of capable agencies and marketing firms with a strategic approach to branding and social media. SMEs focusing on international expansions, especially those targeting the Chinese market, may find this contract beneficial for growth and establishing a global presence.

## Notice

Intergrated marketing campaign for IELTS on social platforms in China

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080423-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £626,000 |
| Lots value | £626,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 09:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080423-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080423-2025
  8th December 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

## Provenance

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