Award

Global Podcast Advertising Distribution Services (Excluding UK)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Oct 2021 at 08:16

TenderAmendment

21 Jan 2021 at 09:49

Tender

20 Jan 2021 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking services for the Global Podcast Advertising Distribution (excluding the UK) as part of a competitive tender process. This opportunity, classified under advertising and marketing services (CPV code 79340000), has a contract period starting from 1st November 2021 and ending on 31st October 2024. The tender period concluded on 17th February 2021. Interested suppliers should note that the BBC requires a technical solution for splitting podcast streams and managing audio advertising deliveries. Esther Ward is the primary contact for this procurement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the advertising and digital marketing sectors, especially those specialising in audio media solutions and international advertising. Firms well-suited for this contract include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in podcast distribution or ad tech companies. Engaging with this project could lead to fruitful collaborations and substantial growth for companies looking to expand their footprint in global podcast advertising.

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Notice Title

Global Podcast Advertising Distribution Services (Excluding UK)

Notice Description

Retender (competitive bidding) of the current agreement to monetise all BBC Podcasts distributed outside of the UK. The contract supplier will be required to: i. Provide a technical solution to enable splitting BBC podcast streams between UK and Ex-UK ii. Sell and insert audio advertising into the Ex-UK podcast feeds iii. Enable the distribution of those monetised feeds into all usual endpoints for the BBC as per RSS distribution iv. Manage all sales and inventory in compliance with the BBC's advertising guidelines and procedures

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2db6421c-dee3-45f9-b371-bec404004a19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Concession
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Esther Ward
Contact Email
esther.ward@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ACAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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