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Voluntary ex Ante Transparency Notice MOD Armed Forces Media Welfare Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Jan 2025 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed the award stage for the procurement of the Armed Forces Media Welfare Services. This contract, valued at £320,712,000, falls under the industry category of “Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment” and pertains specifically to the provision of television and radio broadcast transmission services. The contract has been awarded to BFBS, with the procurement process concluding via a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the unique technical requirements. The service aims to deliver essential media and communications content to the UK Armed Forces worldwide, maintaining vital links and morale. The ten-year contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2036.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale service providers experienced in delivering specialised communication and entertainment services. SMEs and VCSEs, while potentially less suited for such extensive contracts, could find areas for collaboration or subcontracting opportunities with BFBS or other potential suppliers. The procurement highlights the demand for bespoke and highly specialised services within the defence sector, underscoring the need for providers with unique capabilities and established industry relationships. Businesses fitting this profile could benefit greatly from exploring similar future opportunities within the MOD and related governmental entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary ex Ante Transparency Notice MOD Armed Forces Media Welfare Services

Notice Description

The Armed Forces Media Welfare Services are an MOD funded media and communications service produced, implemented, and maintained by an external provider; to deliver entertainment, unclassified information, and education to the UK Armed Forces community worldwide by means of audio and video content. It is a vital element in sustaining Operational Effectiveness by contributing to the morale and welfare of our personnel. The service maintains important links between deployed personnel and the home-base. It delivers key services to the Permanent Joint Operating Bases and those on Operations and home while promoting an understanding of Defence business. Additional information: The Authority is intending to start negotiations with a single supplier (BFBS) for the provision of the Armed Forces Media Welfare Service with the intention of awarding a ten (10) year contract. The current intention is for the contract to be awarded on or before 1st April 2026. Due to BFBS's charitable status, and the unique nature of this requirement, BFBS is the only supplier who can offer this bespoke service. Due to the complexity of the requirement and the reliance on the relationships BFBS have with network providers and licence holders, the service BFBS can provide is unique and it is evident that no other supplier can provide the Authority's requirement. Regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) applies as competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5a6e53b-84c7-4323-a387-0b2c8b961f48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25be4f69-1fdf-4184-8eaf-8f8fbf9e4fb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

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

64228000 - Television and radio broadcast transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,712,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,712,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South 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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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