Planning

Request for Information - BBC - Media Buying - Lot 1 and Lot 2

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

24 Oct 2022 at 15:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Media Buying in relation to Lot 1 (Off-Air) and Lot 2 (Digital). The procurement is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 3rd November 2022. The BBC International News Division is the buying organisation for this procurement, located in London, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender is Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment.

This tender from the BBC presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in media buying, particularly those with expertise in international above-the-line media planning, and digital promotions in multiple languages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement. Interested suppliers can access the RFI documents on the BBC eSourcing portal and should register their interest by following the outlined steps. This opportunity allows businesses to engage with the BBC International News Division for potential future procurement exercises and strategic support in marketing estates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - BBC - Media Buying - Lot 1 and Lot 2

Notice Description

This document is a Request for Information ('RFI') in relation to Media Buying (Lot 1 - Off-Air and Lot 2 - Digital). The BBC International News Division would welcome responses to this RFI to inform our thinking prior to any potential procurement exercise. The BBC International News Division would encourage responses for both Lots where applicable, and the BBC International News Division would like to hear from suppliers that can only respond to either Lot 1 or Lot 2 as well. For Lot 1 the BBC International News Division is exploring information in relation to overarching strategic support as well as international above the line media planning and buying expertise. For Lot 2 the BBC International News Division is exploring information in relation to overarching strategic support as well as language specialisms to deliver a broad range of digital promotions in up to 40 languages. The BBC International News Marketing Division has spent some time recently reviewing its marketing estate and assessing our on-going requirements in light of the current and future market offer. Additional information: The Request for Information (RFI) documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address responses must be submitted to the above-mentioned address. Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click continue. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click Save when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the RFI 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the PQQs Open to all Suppliers link. 2.3 - Click on the Media Buying RFI to access the content. 2.4 - Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the RFI to your My PQQs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the PQQ Details box. 3. Responding to the RFI: 3.1 - Click My Response under PQQ Details you can choose to Create Response or to Decline to Respond (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the Messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Jaggaer eSourcing help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aea3c3af-f82f-449c-87c3-8e68d0d085ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/630ff108-c2e6-4af9-9ffc-82e463651796
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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 7TP
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
TLI London
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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