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BBC Countryfile Calendar for Children in Need

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Award

25 May 2021 at 09:02

Award Notice
Tender

10 Mar 2021 at 09:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) recently completed a procurement process for the contract entitled "BBC Countryfile Calendar for Children in Need". This initiative falls under the miscellaneous business and business-related services category and is based in London, England. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with a tender period that ended on 8 April 2021. The contract, which commenced on 4 May 2021, spans an initial term of three years with an option for a one-year extension. The tender aims to secure a supplier for the design and production of the Countryfile Calendar, which aims to raise funds for BBC Children in Need.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in design and production services, particularly in the creative, publishing, and print sectors. Companies that specialise in graphic design, photography, and project management would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The anticipated sales volume of approximately 600,000 calendars annually highlights the growth potential for suppliers involved in this collaborative effort with the BBC, especially considering its charitable purpose that appeals to a wide audience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC Countryfile Calendar for Children in Need

Notice Description

Each series Countryfile runs a photographic competition for its viewers, the prize being a place in the Countryfile Calendar. The schedule for the competition is detailed below. - A previously agreed proportion of the proceeds are donated directly to BBC Children in Need. In the region of 670,000 calendars were sold in 2020, raising in excess of PS3 million for BBC Children in Need - The Countryfile Calendar front cover has the photograph from the year's winning entrant, followed by a 13-month calendar year with each month having a winner's photograph, along with a smaller box for a runner up photograph as well as the calendar for that month. - The back cover of the calendar has a message from the year's judges. - The purpose of this tender is to identify a supplier for the design and production of the Countryfile Calendar, to work in partnership, to implement and supply all aspects involved in management and production of said Calendar from concept to completion. - The BBC and Children in Need expect the numbers of calendars to be sold in 2021 to approach 600,000 copies and for these numbers to be consistent across the contract term (including the optional extensions). However, this number cannot be guaranteed, and the winning Tenderer must accept any financial risk of those numbers being different. This contract has an initial term of 3 (three) years with one extension of a further 12 (twelve) months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1938f521-1e99-432f-8ffd-6c013e1a3a0b
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 3 May 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

THE ART OF DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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