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PR and Communications Agency in SSA

British Council · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Council awarded consultancy and marketing work to Access Leo Burnett Ltd and Africa Communications Media Group on 6 April 2026.

The notice gives a value of £249,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 April 2026.

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What the notice says

British Council anticipates that it will spend up to £ 249,000 on marketing and communication activities in Sub-Saharan Southern Africa (SSA).

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Access Leo Burnett Ltd (SME)
Africa Communications Media Group (SME)
22 bids received
£249,000
Awarded 6 April 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 070853-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 036372-2026

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From notice 070853-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2025, last updated 22 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.