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Provision of Promotional Merchandise

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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16 Jan 2020 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Promotional Merchandise," classified under the promotional services industry. This selective tender process, which falls under a restricted procedure above threshold, has an awarded contract valued at £3,000,000 and will cover a contract period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022. The BBC aims to source branded merchandise suitable for marketing campaigns across various UK locations, with the majority of outputs to be delivered within mainland UK. The tender period ended on 22 July 2019, highlighting the key role of promotional items in enhancing the corporation's outreach and branding efforts.

This awarding presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in promotional merchandise, particularly those that offer branded clothing, desktop items, and accessories. Companies such as GeigerBTC Ltd, Allwag Promotions Ltd, and Fluid Branding Ltd, which have already been awarded contracts, exemplify the types of large-scale suppliers fitting for this market. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative products and competitive pricing may also find a unique niche in contributing to the diverse requirements of the BBC's marketing and communications strategy, thereby enhancing their visibility and growth potential within the promotional services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Promotional Merchandise

Notice Description

The BBC has a requirement for the provision of promotional merchandise, where a supplier can provide the BBC with branded promotional items for use in our marketing and communication campaigns. These items are to be given away to external audiences and members of the public at various exhibitions, outreach campaigns and other events, with the intention of promoting the various brands, messages, content and corporate identities of the BBC. There also may be occasions where these products will be distributed internally, for example, as desktop collateral for internal communications or for training courses. The BBC counts approximately 20,000 employees spread across 72 English locations (including the Channel Islands), 16 Scottish locations, 10 Welsh locations and 6 Northern Ireland locations, and the requirement will be to cover all these territories, along with any future BBC locations that may arise during the life of the new contract. However, we envisage that the majority of the delivery points will remain within mainland UK. A full list of all BBC locations can be found in Appendix 5 - BBC Locations. The BBC spend on Promotional Merchandise is allocated to support the various BBC learning and educational campaigns, pan BBC marketing initiatives, and to promote local radio stations and news programmes that cover the length and breadth of the UK. Products The main product sub-categorisation is listed below, however, this list is not exhaustive and the contract will require products that will fall outside of this list: - Branded Clothing: T-Shirts, Fleeces, Caps, Beanies, Anoraks, Polo Shirts, Fleeces, Jackets, Hooded Tops, Sweat Shirts etc. - Branded Desktop Items: Mouse mats, PC/Laptop accessories, iPhone/iPad accessories - Branded Mugs: porcelain, stainless steel, bone china, ceramic, budget ceramic - Branded USB drives: various designs and memory sizes -Branded Bags: canvas tote bags, reusable shopping bags, conference bags, gift bags etc. - Branded Accessories: umbrellas, lanyards, wristbands, fridge magnets, travel accessories, trophies (including engraving) and key rings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ffa9ebb-085b-46cd-9bf7-b3ded0ef8a9a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae26b0b-af7d-44af-8c0b-cc57485ae2fe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 3-4 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
W12 7TS
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Allwag Promotions Ltd

Brand Addition Ltd

Fluid Branding Ltd

GeigerBTC Ltd

Infinity Incorporated t/a Creative Emporium

Further Information

Notice Documents

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