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title: "Media Monitoring Service to the British Council in Middle East and Africa"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f0e4"
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published: "2026-04-23"
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# Media Monitoring Service to the British Council in Middle East and Africa

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f0e4

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## Summary

The British Council has awarded a contract for Media Monitoring Services in the Middle East and Africa, managed by Meltwater Middle East LLC. This procurement, classified under marketing management consultancy services, addresses industry areas such as education, culture, and arts. The procurement process was conducted using an open method below the threshold, signifying open competition. The contract period is set from 10th May 2026 to 9th May 2029, following the tender and award stages previously completed. Located in London, the British Council is positioned as a sub-central government authority, aiming to utilise global online news content that covers relevant regions via various digital platforms. The procurement was initiated in December 2025, progressing through tendering and culminating in an award in April 2026.

Opportunities abound for SMEs that deliver media monitoring services tailored to the identified regions. The tender specifically indicates preference for those with expertise in providing real-time tracking of media mentions, trends, and analytics within the Middle East and Africa. Businesses with capabilities in technical and functional service provision stood to benefit, as quality criteria weighed prominently at 60% during evaluation. These services are pivotal for organisations seeking to improve visibility and strategic insights through comprehensive media monitoring, aligning well with businesses ready to leverage digital media artistry and analytical prowess in dynamic markets such as education and the arts.

## Notice

British Council needs service to enable the team to access to global online news content from the countries in Middle East and Africa. The content should include news websites, blogs, forums, and other digital media outlets relevant to the region of Middle East and Africa and the organisation's industry (Education, Culture, Arts, Society, Higher Education, English and Exams). The team also needs real-time tracking of media mentions, trends, and analytics for the regions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037039-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 9 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,000 |
| Lots value | £214,000 |
| Awards value | £214,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELTWATER MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 11:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037039-2026
- 8 Dec 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080671-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037039-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080671-2025
  8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8782
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## 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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