Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Council
1 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
Contact
Brian D'Mello
brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
Telephone
+44 02073894646
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Registered Charity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UK_254_Study UK – Social Media Management
Reference number
BC/03473
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72268000 - Software supply services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Launched in 2016, Study UK is the only national level campaign that promotes the UK as a first-class study destination all over the world. The campaign is delivered by the British Council, in partnership with the UK government’s GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign, which encourages people to visit, invest and study in the UK. Study UK is designed to promote the best of UK education overseas, so that the United Kingdom is the first choice for the brightest and best students in the world. International education is a highly competitive market with our main competitors being USA, Canada and Australia.The main purpose of the Study UK social media channels is to raise awareness and to inspire prospective international students to consider studying at a higher education institution in the UK. We also provide information to help students in their decision to study in the UK and preparing to move and study here. The day-to-day organic social media presence of the British Council S
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Launched in 2016, Study UK is the only national level campaign that promotes the UK as a first-class study destination all over the world. The campaign is delivered by the British Council, in partnership with the UK government’s GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign, which encourages people to visit, invest and study in the UK. Study UK is designed to promote the best of UK education overseas, so that the United Kingdom is the first choice for the brightest and best students in the world. International education is a highly competitive market with our main competitors being USA, Canada and Australia.The main purpose of the Study UK social media channels is to raise awareness and to inspire prospective international students to consider studying at a higher education institution in the UK. We also provide information to help students in their decision to study in the UK and preparing to move and study here. The day-to-day organic social media presence of the British Council Study UK’s social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and X is being managed by an external agency.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract awarded will be for a duration of two years with an option for an extension for up to an additional two years.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
In accordance with Regulations 57, 58 and 60 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, applicants will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, on the basis of information provided in response to the Selection Questionnaire.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 June 2024
Local time
2:30pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 June 2024
Local time
2:45pm
Place
British Council
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Suppliers who wish to express an interest and take part in the tender process will be required to register on our e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil.Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and `means of proof` will be required. These conditions are outlined in the ITT. The British Council will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The contracting authority will operate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers to provide time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. Unsuccessful tenderers shall be notified by the contracting authority as soon as possible after the decision is made as to the reasons why they were unsuccessful. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide that aggrieved parties who have been harmed, or are at risk of harm, by breach of the rules are to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).