Award

BBC Countryfile Calendar

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 May 2017 at 08:32

Tender

28 Feb 2017 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), involves the tendering for the "BBC Countryfile Calendar," aimed at identifying a supplier for the design and production of the calendar. This tender falls under the services category, specifically classified as printed books, brochures, and leaflets. The tender period concluded on 22 March 2017, with the awarded contract period running from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2021. The BBC is located at Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, England, and the estimated contract value is approximately £20 million, with a minimum value of £8 million. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring accessibility to a broad range of suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in design and print production, particularly those that focus on creative services and printed materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the project supports their engagement in significant public procurement initiatives. By successfully securing this contract, suppliers could not only enhance their portfolio through collaboration with a renowned public entity, but also contribute to a charitable cause that benefits BBC Children in Need, thereby boosting their corporate social responsibility profile.

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Notice Title

BBC Countryfile Calendar

Notice Description

The requirement is summarised below: - Each series Countryfile runs a photographic competition for its viewers, the prize being a place in theCountryfile Calendar. - A previously agreed proportion of the proceeds are donated directly to BBC Children in Need. In the region of 450000 calendars were sold in 2016, raising in excess of 2 000 000 GBP 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 winners 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca894242-64e8-4909-88ae-d3c682db1fc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01697343-f3b6-4d0d-b986-7dc48266fbae
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 4-5 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
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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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