Scope
Description
Branding social vendor for Exams in British Council China
Total value (estimated)
- £626,000 excluding VAT
- £626,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2029
- 3 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
26 March 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value for money | Commercial |
Cost | 45% |
| Quality | Strategic plan & creative |
Quality | 30% |
| Methodology & approach | Implementation plan |
Quality | 15% |
| Social value | well-being amongst the workforce and in the workplace |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Closed tender for stage 2 from short list of public stage 1 tender
Contracting authority
British Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government