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Newspapers and Publications Supply - Award (CF)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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19 Oct 2018 at 07:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed the award for a contract titled "Newspapers and Publications Supply." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines (CPV code 22200000). The contract, which has an estimated value of £6.5 million, will commence on 1st November 2018 and has a duration of three years, potentially extendable up to a maximum of five years. The contract covers the supply and delivery of hard copy daily newspapers and online subscription services across major BBC locations, with the relevant procurement stage being the Award following a selective procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in newspaper and publication services. Companies equipped to provide both hard copy and digital subscription solutions could leverage this contract to expand their market presence within the media and publishing sectors. Furthermore, businesses that can meet the transition and service requirements specified in the contract will find considerable potential for growth in securing ongoing relationships with a prestigious client like the BBC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Newspapers and Publications Supply - Award (CF)

Notice Description

The BBC has awarded the contract(s) for the for supply and delivery to major BBC locations of Newspapers & Publications Subscription Services. The Lots include: Lot 1 - Hard copy Daily Newspapers, and Online Subscription Services (estimated contract value over five years - PS5m) Lot 2 - Early Edition Newspapers (estimated contract value over five years - PS1.5m) As the same Tenderer has been successful for both Lots the BBC has awarded both Lots under one contract. The contract has a term of three years from 1st November 2018 to 31st October 2021, the contract may be extended, numerous times and in any increment but shall not exceed 24 months (a maximum term of 5 years). For the avoidance of doubt, Lot 2 services will commence on 17th December 2018, to allow Ninety (90) days notice of termination, and to transition from the outgoing service provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3bd80e4-6c5e-4306-888a-26a9ea997b05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c26594-6559-40ba-95df-9375675f18b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2023 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
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 7TQ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
College Park & Old Oak
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARTIN LAVELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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