Award

BBC Countryfile Calendar for Children in Need

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Award

24 May 2021 at 21:45

Tender

09 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "BBC Countryfile Calendar for Children in Need," classified under miscellaneous business services. This open tender is active and located in the UK, with a deadline for submissions set for 8 April 2021. The contract, which is governed by English law, is aimed at selecting a supplier to design and produce the Countryfile Calendar, a project expected to contribute significantly to charity efforts, specifically BBC Children in Need. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically, adhering to the specifications provided by the BBC.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the creative and design sectors, particularly those experienced in production and project management. Companies with a background in visual arts, design services, and merchandising would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the successful bidder will accept financial risks associated with sales targets. Given the previous year's success, with over £3 million raised from calendar sales, this procurement could represent a strategic avenue for business growth and partnership with a respected public entity.

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Notice Title

BBC Countryfile Calendar for Children in Need

Notice Description

Each series Countryfile runs a photographic competition for its viewers, the prize being a place in the Countryfile Calendar. The schedule for the competition is detailed below. A previously agreed proportion of the proceeds are donated directly to BBC Children in Need. In the region of 670,000 calendars were sold in 2020, raising in excess of PS3 million 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 winner's 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. The BBC and Children in Need expect the numbers of calendars to be sold in 2021 to approach 600,000 copies and for these numbers to be consistent across the contract term (including the optional extensions). However, this number cannot be guaranteed, and the winning Tenderer must accept any financial risk of those numbers being different.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Each series Countryfile runs a photographic competition for its viewers, the prize being a place in the Countryfile Calendar. The schedule for the competition is detailed below. A previously agreed proportion of the proceeds are donated directly to BBC Children in Need. In the region of 670,000 calendars were sold in 2020, raising in excess of PS3 million 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 winner's 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. The BBC and Children in Need expect the numbers of calendars to be sold in 2021 to approach 600,000 copies and for these numbers to be consistent across the contract term (including the optional extensions). However, this number cannot be guaranteed, and the winning Tenderer must accept any financial risk of those numbers being different.

Options: This contract has an initial term of 3 (three) years with one extension of a further 12 (twelve) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029a16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011536-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kevin.waters@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234567890

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

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