Tender

Marketing Print and Fulfillment Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

28 Mar 2019 at 13:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently engaged in an open procurement process for "Marketing Print and Fulfillment Services", spanning across the UK including Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The procurement consists of two lots: Lot 1 focuses on Marketing Print, requiring one supplier to manage print production, while Lot 2 is for Fulfilment & Response Services, with a maximum of three suppliers. The contract has an initial duration of two years, with potential extensions of up to 24 months. The tender was published on 28 March 2019, with an application deadline that has already passed on 14 November 2018, holding a value of £3 million and classified under printing services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in marketing print services and fulfilment solutions. Companies that can effectively manage large-scale printing operations and logistics will find this process appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the BBC's criteria favour their involvement, potentially enhancing their visibility and portfolio through collaboration with such a prominent organisation. Businesses that offer innovative printing techniques or efficient fulfilment methodologies stand to benefit greatly from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marketing Print and Fulfillment Services

Notice Description

Lot 1: Marketing Print (1 supplier only) The BBC is looking to appoint a Print Partner to manage the pan-BBC Print requirements and will be responsible for all print production in relation to these requirements.The print partner will be expected to enter into subcontracts with a range of print providers who will meet the BBC's requirements throughout the UK including Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Lot 1 will be directly managed by the Print Partner and the BBC will have no direct contractual relationship with the subcontracted print providers.The print partner is free to provide some elements of the service itself. Lot 2: Fulfilment & Response Services(a maximum of 3 suppliers) for Fulfilment & Direct Mail services.Storing/mailing out of printed material to end users.For both Lots, the contract terms will be an initial term of 2 years with the possible further extension of up to 24 months in 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dd0ebb5-92f7-4a8d-8c7c-83929bf71d96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350e0f4d-b659-4337-ad78-2c950297391e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
W12 7TQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
College Park & Old Oak
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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