---
title: "UK_811- Venice Biennale PR Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c696"
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buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# UK_811- Venice Biennale PR Consultant

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c696

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking a public relations consultant for its flagship Arts project, specifically for the Venice Biennale, to enhance its global media campaign. This contract is categorised under public relations services, is valued at £20,000, and is being procured via an open competition, below threshold procurement method. The tender process is currently active, with an enquiry period ending on 15 July 2026 and a submission deadline set for 27 August 2026. The project is primarily located in London, UK, and suits the services industry category. The contract period spans from 9 November 2026 to 31 May 2027, with opportunities for further extensions.

This tender represents a fantastic growth opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations, particularly those familiar with international media campaigns and arts promotions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate these entities. The winning bidder will play a crucial role in enhancing the British Council's communications strategy, providing an excellent platform to showcase expertise in PR campaign management and sector-specific consultancy. This opportunity is ideal for agencies or consultants looking to expand their portfolio and gain exposure in prestigious cultural events.

## Notice

The annual British Council Commission for the Venice Biennale is the organisation's flagship Arts project and is accompanied by a major global media campaign. This project requires targeted support from an experienced public relations specialist, to enable us to secure senior and sector-specific expertise. The agency/PR Consultant will work as an extension of the British Council corporate communications team to ensure consistency and authoritative approach to support the artist representing the UK, maximise strategic brand benefits and mitigate risk in response to rapidly evolving project sensitivities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 further extensions of 1 further year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064297-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| 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(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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 13:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064297-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064297-2026
  8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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