RFP Call for Development of awareness videos to support informed student decision making and ethical recruitment for UK higher education

Development of Awareness Videos to Support Informed Student Decision-Making and Ethical Recruitment for UK Higher Education

The purpose of this assignment to create a series of engaging and informative awareness videos that support informed, realistic, and responsible decision-making among prospective UK-bound students by providing accurate information on studying in the UK and rendering authentic experiences and insights from the UK alumni.

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 Scope of work

The selected service provider will be responsible for the conceptualisation, scripting, production, and delivery of short videos aligning with the objectives outlined in this document. The videos should be tailored to the target audience and market, delivering clear, engaging, and impactful messages. The supplier will:

1. Develop creative concept, storytelling approach and production plan aligned to the stated objectives.
2. Engage and coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including students, alumni, and other contributors, in compliance with British Council safeguarding, data protection, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies.  Prepare script, interview guides and filming plans.
3. Plan and manage all aspects of video production, including directing, filming, voice-over recording (if required), and content development.  Obtain all necessary permissions, consent forms, and usage rights.
4. Ensure the videos effectively communicate the intended messages and reflect inclusive practices, including the provision of subtitles and accessible content. 
5. Conduct professional post-production editing, incorporating revisions and feedback from the British Council as required. 
6. Deliver final broadcast-ready, and ready-to-use videos, in agreed formats and specifications including necessary English and Nepali subtiltes, aligned with the project objectives.

Eligibility and Requirements

Interested service providers should meet the following eligibility requirements: 

• Be a legally registered company, firm, or organisation with the authority to provide video production services. 
• Have a minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in video production, digital storytelling, media production, or related fields. 
• Have proven experience in producing short-form digital and social media content. 
• Demonstrate experience working with development organisations, educational institutions, international organisations, or similar clients. 
• Have the technical capacity, equipment, and personnel required to undertake filming, editing, animation, subtitling, and post-production activities. 
• Have experience in working with young people and managing interviews or testimonials in a professional and ethical manner. 
• Be able to comply with British Council policies relating to safeguarding, data protection, equality, diversity, and inclusion. 

Duration of Assignment

The assignment is expected to be completed within 12 weeks (1 December 2026 to 15 February 2027) from the date of contract commencement.

How to apply

Interested supplier should submit the proposal, including an up-to-date CV with financial proposal to complete the assignment, to the British Council’s email address consultant@britishcouncil.org.np by the Response Deadline, as set out in the Timescales section of this RFP. The complete RFP package is available for download from the British Council website https://www.britishcouncil.org.np/about/jobs/consultancy-development-awareness-videos.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to every application and will only contact those who meet the required standards.

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1. Annex 1 Terms & Conditions 
2. Annex 2 - Supplier Response_ISM Video 
3. Annex 3 - Pricing Approach ISM video 
4. ToR ISM video 
5. Request for Proposal (RFP)_ISM video