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Framework Agreement for Collateral Graphic Design, Printing, and Production Services

British Council · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Council is looking for suppliers for printing work (London).

It is a framework worth up to £54,582 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 5pm, Thursday 26 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
5pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026
Bids by
5pm, Thursday 26 November 2026

How bids are scored

Technical Aspect 60% · Commercial Aspect 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 100 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £54,582 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Conditions

  • No minimum volume is committed; fees are based on actual orders

What the notice says

Requirements for printing and graphics design services, including but not limited to business cards, identification cards, letterheads, envelopes, and other corporate stationery materials. Also regularly develops and produces a variety of marketing and promotional materials, such as flyers, brochures, banners, venue branding, certificates, signages, merchandise, and other marketing collateral required to support its programmes, events, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: tap.tcsapps.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 5pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Thursday 26 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 107357-2026

About the buyer

British CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

341

Awards

184

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From notice 107357-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 November 2026.