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    ContractsPR Consultant for UK Venice Biennale Commission
    Closed contract

    PR Consultant for UK Venice Biennale Commission

    Tender closed
    27 Aug 2026
    14 days ago

    Experienced PR consultant or agency needed to lead global media campaign and communications strategy for the UK's Venice Biennale Commission.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 8 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Tender closed
    27 Aug 2026
    14 days ago
    Tender deadline passed on 27 Aug 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      27 Aug 2026
      2 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 27 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    8 Jul 2026Today27 Aug 2026

    Brief

    The British Council is seeking an experienced PR consultant or agency to support its flagship Venice Biennale Commission project. This role involves partnering with the British Council's corporate communications team to deliver a major global media campaign representing the UK artist at the Venice Biennale. Key responsibilities include: securing senior and sector-specific media coverage, ensuring consistent and authoritative messaging, maximizing strategic brand benefits, and managing potential reputational risks. The successful consultant will work as an extension of the internal communications team, providing specialized public relations expertise to enhance the visibility and impact of the UK's participation in this prestigious international arts event.

    Track record

    6 awards · 6 winners
    Open panel

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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06c696
    BC
    Buyer
    BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
    Sector
    Professional Services