Image from Human-Nature delegation, March 2023

We are seeking to hire Content and Media Partnership(s) to produce content for the Human-Nature programme. 

About this opportunity 

The British Council has launched a new global programme, Culture Responds to Global Challenges. Through this strand of work, we support artists, creative practitioners, organisations, and policymakers to respond to global challenges and support sustainable development.

In Malaysia, the British Council will run Human-Nature: a 3-year arts programme that will enable UK and Malaysian artists, organisations, scientists, and academics to research and collaborate to better understand Human’s relationships with nature and with each other. 

Since October 2023, the Human-Nature programme has produced a Community Engagement Guide, and with the support of three Malaysia organisations who work at the intersection of arts, community and climate, the programme conducted a 10-day delegation with seven UK art organisation leaders and curators to engage with over 250 stakeholders across peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah. In October 2024 to October 2025, the programme will also be piloting the Human-Nature Storytelling Fellowship.

Scope of Work

As part of the 3-year programme, the British Council welcomes proposals from media partners with a strong portfolio in Arts and Culture, and relevant audiences. We are seeking media partnership(s) that are able to produce engaging and relatable content for the programme either in the written, video and/or audio format, with a social media engagement strategy. Content must be accessible and available in English and Bahasa Malaysia languages for UK and Malaysian audiences.

Further details of the opportunity and desired deliverables can be found in the Request for Quotation document below. Proposals from multiple Content and Media Organisations/Individuals may be considered. 

How to apply

To apply, review the Request for Quotation document below, and submit your quotation to Rohafazlyna.Ismail@britishcouncil.org and Erica.Choong@britishcouncil.org by Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 5pm.

Together with your quotation, please submit the following details: 

  • CV 
  • Business registration (if applicable) 
  • Company/ Platform profile – including audience demographic, engagement and reach 
  • Portfolio and links to platform, past published works and campaigns 
  • Project proposal and approach 
  • Detailed budget breakdown of funds within proposal/ quotation

Quotations from multiple Content and Media Organisations/Individuals may be considered for contracting. 

Activity & Timeline

Activity Date
RFQ Issued to bidding suppliers 29 August 2024
Deadline for clarification questions 10 September 2024
Response to clarification questions 17 September 2024
Deadline for submission of Proposals by potential suppliers (Response Deadline) 24 September 2024
Final Decision and announcement   27 September 2024 
Contract start date  1 October 2024 
Orientation and consultation  4 October 2024 
Presentation of ideas/ pitch for approval  11 October 2024 
Delivery of all deliverables  November 2024 - 25 March 2025 
Contract end date  30 March 2025 

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