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TV Licensing PR Services

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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06 Jun 2019 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has successfully completed the procurement process for "TV Licensing PR Services," classified under public relations services. This selective tender has been awarded to several agencies across six geographic lots covering London and the South East, the Midlands and East Anglia, Northern England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The total contract value is £2,500,000, with the contract period running from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 31 August 2018 and the contract award announced on 1 April 2019.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for public relations firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering tailored communications strategies. Businesses that have expertise in regional media relations and digital communication strategies would be well-suited to compete within this framework. Given the diverse geographical focus, agencies that understand local markets will find themselves in a favourable position to provide valuable insights and effective outreach, thus contributing to enhanced brand engagement for the BBC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TV Licensing PR Services

Notice Description

The BBC has awarded contracts to six PR agencies to work as a network with broadly the same objectives in each nation or region. The agencies offer excellent value for money in delivering a strategic programme of TV Licensing communications via press, stakeholder and social media making full use of their knowledge of that nation or region. The requirement is divided into 6 geographically focused lots in nations and regions. The procured lots are: Lot 1: London and the South East; Lot 2: Midlands and East Anglia; Lot 3: Northern England; Lot 4: Wales; Lot 5: Scotland; Lot 6: Northern Ireland. Note: the Comms work in South West England will be undertaken by a BBC staff member who will work closely with the agencies as part of the network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09b4e7c8-7c7a-40f8-8f86-5fb3b10fde7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b289146e-937e-4b14-a066-29a83b4ed865
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Aberfield Communications

Fleishman-Hillard Group Limited

Spotty Dog Communications Ltd

Equinox

Stein IAS Holdings Limited

MCE N.I. LTD

Further Information

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