---
title: "UK_1131 Brand platform and brandactivation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681a7"
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# UK_1131 Brand platform and brandactivation

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681a7

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## Summary

The British Council, a public authority under sub-central government in the UK, sought suppliers for the “UK_1131 Brand platform and brand activation” project, aimed at enhancing its global brand through dynamic campaigns and audience-focused frameworks. The procurement process was conducted under an open competitive procedure, with the tender stage commencing on 14th April 2026 and closing on 11th May 2026. The award was completed on 19th June 2026, with VCCP Group LLP selected as the supplier for a contract valued at £113,290, commencing on 6th July 2026. The focus of the contract lies in advertising, marketing, graphic design, and video production services, catered to audiences across the UK from Londons's headquarters at 1 Redman Place, Stratford.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the marketing and creative sectors, particularly SMEs capable of delivering integrated brand campaigns across diverse channels. Enterprises specialising in graphic design, advertising, and digital content creation, especially those adept at developing compelling brand narratives, stand well-positioned to compete. The project's emphasis on innovative brand activation aligns with growing market demands and presents a pathway for suppliers to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-impact results for prominent organisations like the British Council.

## Notice

The British Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to deliver brand activation services in support of its recently refreshed global brand. The project will focus on translating the new brand framework into a compelling, audience-focused brand platform and activation campaigns and assets that enhance engagement, strengthen emotional connection, and support organisational growth across priority markets. The appointed supplier will be expected to develop and deliver creative concepts, content, and activation approaches aligned to the organisation's purpose-led brand positioning, ensuring consistency, scalability, and impact across digital and offline channels.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058251-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £113,290 |
| 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(THE) |
| 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 | VCCP GROUP |

## 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
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 92112000 - Services in connection with motion-picture and video-tape production

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058251-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 09:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033600-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058251-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033600-2026
  14th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org/
- http://www.vccp.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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