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SI17EDU102026 - Media Buy, PR and Video Production Services for UK-Malaysia TNE Impact Campaign (70th Anniversary Edition)

British Council · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Council is looking for suppliers for consultancy and marketing work (London).

The estimated value is £70,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 13 months, up to 25 months with extensions, starting 4 December 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Bids close at 6:59pm, Thursday 19 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 6:59pm, Thursday 19 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 30% · Methodology and Approach 30% · Commercial 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).

What the notice says

The British Council requires a supplier for Media Buying Public Relations Campaign Amplification Story Development Narrative Design and Video Production for UK Malaysia TNE Impact Campaign 70th Anniversary Edition.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 6 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £70,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before 6:59pm, Thursday 19 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Media Buying Public Relations and Campaign Amplification 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2028 What this lot covers The British Council requires a supplier for Media Buying Public Relations and Campaign Amplification for 70th Anniversary Edition	Management consultancy, Marketing and communications	£35,000
Story Development Narrative Design and Video Production 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2028 What this lot covers The British Council requires a supplier for Story Development Narrative Design and Video Production for UK Malaysia TNE Impact Campaign 70th Anniversary Edition.	Management consultancy, Marketing and communications	£35,000

Timeline

4 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 104510-2026

About the buyer

British CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

341

Awards

184

Suppliers it has used most for consultancy

Beijing Foreign Enterprise Human Resources Service Co., Ltd.2 contracts
International Organisation Development Ltd.2 contracts
Simon Borg S.P.2 contracts
Access Leo Burnett Ltd1 contract
Acer International United Kingdom1 contract

All tenders and awards from British Council

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From notice 104510-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.