2023 British Council APAC media buy

A Contract Award Notice
by BRITISH COUNCIL

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Framework (Services)
Duration: 35.5 month (est.)
Value: £5M-£7M

Sector: PROFESSIONAL
Published: 17 Nov 2023
Delivery: To 01 Nov 2026 (est.)
Deadline: n/a

Concepts

Location

Singapore

Geochart for 2 buyers and 4 suppliers

2 buyers

British Council None

3 suppliers

Description

This is in regards to the invitation for bids for the British Council tender project – 2023 British Council APAC media buy. This invitation to tender will share information with interested parties to bid for the provision of media buy services across multiple locations in APAC region. The British Council expect to award framework contracts across 4 lots. British Council forecast to spend an estimated £5-6 million per annum to cover its media buying requirements. The expected duration of the contract is two or three years with an option for an extension.

Lot Division

1	Exams The objective is to provide British Council with centralized, effective & integrated media planning and buying by agency which provides a range of services across the spectrum of British Council marketing needs, specializing in the below areas of focus:1. Media:a. Media strategy and planning to maximise ROIb. Digital Media Planning and Buyingc. Offline media planning and buying (TV, Radio, Press, etc.) when and where requiredd. Programmatic and retargeting advertisinge. B2B & B2C marketing campaignsf. KOL service and management2. Research:a. Keywords research including competitionb. Customers online trends3. Reporting:a. Automated campaigns reporting and dashboard4. Other:a. SEO audit and planning
2	English The objective is to provide British Council with centralized, effective & integrated media planning and buying by agency which provides a range of services across the spectrum of British Council marketing needs, specializing in the below areas of focus:1. Media:a. Media strategy and planning to maximise ROIb. Digital Media Planning and Buyingc. Offline media planning and buying (TV, Radio, Press, etc.)d. Programmatic and retargeting advertisinge. B2B & B2C marketing campaignsf. KOL service and management2. Research:a. Keywords research including competitionb. Customers online trends3. Reporting:a. Automated campaigns reporting and dashboard4. Other:a. SEO audit and planning
3	China Exams - Media strategy and planning- Media planning and execution- Content recommendationrefer to full pack of tender document to find more business requirement
4	CE The objective is to look for a regional boutique digital media buy agency for Cultural Engagement (CE) marketing across the Asia and Pacific region including China to provide online media planning, buying, social media advertising, influencer marketing, SEM, and consultancy services. The agency should be able to allocate resources and run short-term, tactical campaigns with small budgets and with quick turnaround time. CE Marketing includes our work in English Programmes, Education, and Arts, covering B2B and B2C campaigns with specific target segments like English teachers or education stakeholders. The focus area include:1. Media:a. Digital media planning and buying for social and SEM and local channels when requiredb. Programmatic and retargeting advertisingc. Offline media planning and buying (TV, Radio, Press, etc.) when and where requiredd. B2B & B2C marketing campaignse. Influencer marketing2. Research:a. Keywords research including competitionb. Customers online trends3. Reporting:a. Automated campaigns reporting and dashboard

Award Detail

1	Ipg Mediabrands Singapore Pte (None) Exams Num offers: 7 Value: £5,200,000
2	Ipg Mediabrands Singapore Pte (None) English Num offers: 6 Value: £7,300,000
3	Shanghai Pin Shu TECH (Shanghai) China Exams Num offers: 6 Value: £1,290,000
4	Jolt Digital Pte (None) Culture engagement Num offers: 6 Value: £750,000 Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

PRICE

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
79341200 - Advertising management services
79341000 - Advertising services
79341400 - Advertising campaign services
79341100 - Advertising consultancy services