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Media Advisor and Auditor

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2024 at 09:58

Award Notice
Tender

24 May 2024 at 13:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed the procurement process for a Media Advisor and Auditor. This contract, classified under the industry category of Advertising Consultancy Services (CPV code 79341100), will involve providing media advice and auditing services for the BBC's upcoming media buying agency procurement and subsequent contract. The awarded contract will run from 15th August 2024 to 31st December 2031 and covers a comprehensive geographical scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement used an open procedure method with a total contract value of £350,000. Key dates include the publication date of 24th May 2024, the end of the tender period on 24th June 2024, and the award date on 18th July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs like The Aperto Partnership, who has been selected as the supplier. Businesses specialized in media consultancy, media performance auditing, and those capable of advising on operating models and procurement strategies will find this contract particularly advantageous. Given its extended duration and substantial contract value, participating companies can leverage this opportunity to establish a long-term relationship with the BBC, potentially leading to further contracts in the media sector. SMEs with expertise in advertising consultancy and a track record of handling large-scale media procurement projects will be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Advisor and Auditor

Notice Description

To provide the BBC with Media Advice and Auditing services for the upcoming media buying agency procurement and subsequent contract. The service provider will advise on operating model design and procurements, including the BBC Media Strategy and Buying procurement due to start in late 2024, as well as audit media performance of the appointed BBC Media Strategy and Buying supplier. This is a four year plus three year contract, covering the length of the paid media agency procurement and contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9467c6-6077-432b-9a0d-6620631b45e9
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

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2031 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
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

THE APERTO PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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