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BBC Proms Media Selling

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Award

07 Oct 2021 at 12:38

Award Notice
Tender

29 Jun 2021 at 08:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking a supplier for the "BBC Proms Media Selling" project, aimed at selling advertising space for various print publications including the BBC Proms Guide and Programmes, with a total contract value of £365,000. This contract falls under the advertising services category (CPV code 79341000) and is designed for an open procurement process. The contract will commence on 1st October 2021 and is expected to run until 30th September 2025. The tender period concluded on 26th July 2021. The delivery of the publications will occur across multiple locations, including venues like the Royal Albert Hall and through major retailers in the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in media and advertising, especially those with expertise in both print and digital formats. Businesses that can adapt to evolving advertising needs and are capable of high-volume print runs will find this contract particularly relevant. Suppliers with a solid background in strategic media sales, alongside digital advertising capabilities, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this lucrative contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC Proms Media Selling

Notice Description

The Supplier shall sell advertising space for the print projects detailed below, with expected page availabilities in parentheses: - BBC Proms Guide (maximum 49pp + 2 covers) - BBC Proms Programmes (advertising shell common to all programmes 48pp + 2 covers; per concert adverts up to 5pp per concert) Programmes are distributed at concert venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall; the Proms Guide is sold through major retailers including Amazon, WH Smith, Waterstones, Blackwells and other independent bookstores. The Proms Guide is also sold in eBook and ePDF formats. The anticipated print run for the 2022 Proms Guide is no more than 55,000 copies. Print runs for the Proms programmes vary for each concert; The Supplier must also be able to adapt to the changing business model in the area of digital publications, selling in advertising space across digital formats and platforms as agreed with the BBC. The Supplier should be prepared for these ambitions to increase year on year and have the necessary resources in place to respond.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d252f038-d301-422b-b145-9948d787ba71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 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
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

CENTURY ONE PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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