Scope
Reference
TT1027911
Description
The British Council seeks to appoint a single supplier under a one-year contract (with the option of two 12-month extensions) to act as a Discovery and Rapid Resourcing Marketing Agency Partner. The agreement will be let as a single-supplier services contract, not a multi-supplier framework. The selected supplier will deliver a short, focused discovery phase to assess the current and future resourcing and operating model across global marketing, followed by the provision of embedded capacity and flexible surge support across priority areas.
Total value (estimated)
- £214,904 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 November 2025 to 3 November 2026
- Possible extension to 3 November 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend incrementally for an additional two 12 month periods
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 September 2025, 11:00am
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
7 October 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit all questions and responses to our procurement portal: https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Cost | 40% |
| Approach & Delivery | Quality | 20% |
| Team, Governance & Global Delivery | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Quality, Reporting & Compliance | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Initial tenders will be assessed. Supplier presentations and dialogue sessions will follow, and we will then invite Best and Final Tenders from the shortlisted suppliers.
Contracting authority
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
- Companies House: RC000060
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place, Stratford,
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Charlie Loveday
Email: charlie.loveday1@britishcouncil.org
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government