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title: "Branding social vendor for Exams in China"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e93"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Branding social vendor for Exams in China

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e93

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## Summary

The British Council is undertaking a procurement process for branding a social vendor for exams in China, with the focus on advertising and marketing services. The buyer, identified as a public authority within sub-central government, has organised this tender via an open and competitive flexible procedure. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, and potential suppliers have until 26th March 2026 to submit their bids. Enquiries can be made up until 27th February 2026, with the awarding expected to conclude by 24th April 2026. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st May 2026 and run through to 30th April 2029. The procurement is valued at £626,000 GBP, emphasising services above the threshold requirement. The opportunity is located in London, UK, and submissions must be electronically submitted, complying with legal requirements under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, specifically those with experience in social vendor branding within educational contexts. Companies that can offer strategic planning, creative solutions, and demonstrate strong methodologies and approaches will be well-suited to compete. With a significant focus on social value and workforce well-being, along with commercial value for money, businesses that align with these qualities could leverage this opportunity for substantial growth. The nature of the closed stage two tender from a shortlist of the public stage one tender suggests a competitive environment, encouraging businesses with robust portfolios and innovative solutions to participate.

## Notice

Branding social vendor for Exams in British Council China

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012702-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 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

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 10:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012702-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012702-2026
  12th February 2026 - 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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