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BBC Proms Selling

BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION

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08 Sep 2017 at 11:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for advertising services is being conducted by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The tender, entitled "BBC Proms Selling", is focused on selling advertising space for various print projects, including concert season programmes and the BBC Proms Guide. The procurement method is an open procedure, which includes a tender period that ended on 27 April 2017, while the contract period commenced on 1 September 2017 and extends until 31 August 2022. The main location for the distribution of these print materials includes venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Barbican, situated in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and print services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are looking to expand their portfolio in high-profile cultural projects. With expected print runs reaching 55,000 copies for key publications like the Proms Guide, businesses that can provide innovative advertising solutions, digital publication adaptations, and a robust resource capacity will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this lucrative market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC Proms Selling

Notice Description

1.2. The requirement is summarised below:- The Supplier will sell advertising space for the below print projects, with expected minimum page availabilities in parentheses: * BBC Symphony Orchestra (8pp + 2pp covers), BBC Philharmonic (8pp + 3pp covers), BBC Singers (8pp + 2 covers), BBC Concert Orchestra (8pp + 3 covers) and BBC National Orchestra of Wales (8pp + 2pp covers) concert season programmes * BBC Proms Guide (49pp + 2 covers) * BBC Proms Programmes (advertising shell common to all programmes 48pp + 2 covers; per-concert adverts up to 5pp per concert) * BBC Proms in the Park programmes (8pp + 3 covers) Programmes are distributed at concert venues including the Barbican, Bridgwater Hall, Hoddinott Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall and Hyde Park; the Proms Guide is sold through major retailers including WH Smith, Waterstones and Amazon. The print run for the Proms Guide is currently 55,000 copies. Print runs for the Proms and Orchestras and Choirs programmes vary for each concert but an average print run for a Proms programme is 1,300 copies (there are 75 concerts in 2017); the Symphony Orchestra distributes between approximately 450 and 1,100 programmes per concert (there are 28 concerts in 2016-17). The Supplier will also adapt to the changing business model in the area of digital publications, selling in advertising space across digital formats and platforms as agreed with the BBC. The Supplier should be prepared for these ambitions to increase year on year and have the necessary resources in place to respond. The BBC will also offer two (2) tickets to the Last Night of the Proms to all suppliers purchase a full page in the Proms Guide or in the ad shell of the Proms Programmes. This is limited to two (2) tickets per organisation, regardless of how many pages they take.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c006a2b9-7f97-4746-bb40-9c60cd22b581
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2022 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
BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Contact Name
Kevin Waters
Contact Email
kevin.waters@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 7TS
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

JOHN GOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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