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BBC Proms Media Selling

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Oct 2021 at 22:45

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jun 2021 at 22:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently undertaking the procurement of advertising services for the BBC Proms Media Selling project, based in London, UK. This process falls under the open procurement method and is in the award stage, having reached completion with an active contract valued at £365,000, signed on 5th October 2021. The supplier is responsible for selling advertising space for the print and digital formats of BBC Proms publications, with specific expectations detailed in the tender document. The initial contract term is for three years with an optional one-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising services, particularly those with capabilities in both print and digital media. Firms that possess expertise in adapting to evolving publishing models and can manage large-scale advertising campaigns will find this project well-suited to their skills. Additionally, companies with connections to major retailers or a background in creative marketing strategies are encouraged to compete, especially given the anticipated increasing ambitions for the BBC Proms advertising space in future years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC Proms Media Selling

Notice Description

The Supplier shall sell advertising space for the print projects detailed below, with expected page availabilities in parentheses: * BBC Proms Guide (maximum 49pp + 2 covers) * BBC Proms Programmes (advertising shell common to all programmes 48pp + 2 covers; per concert adverts up to 5pp per concert) Programmes are distributed at concert venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall; the Proms Guide is sold through major retailers including Amazon, WH Smith, Waterstones, Blackwells and other independent bookstores. The Proms Guide is also sold in eBook and ePDF formats. The anticipated print run for the 2022 Proms Guide is no more than 55,000 copies. Print runs for the Proms programmes vary for each concert; The Supplier must also be able to 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier shall sell advertising space for the print projects detailed below, with expected page availabilities in parentheses: * BBC Proms Guide (maximum 49pp + 2 covers) * BBC Proms Programmes (advertising shell common to all programmes 48pp + 2 covers; per concert adverts up to 5pp per concert) Programmes are distributed at concert venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall; the Proms Guide is sold through major retailers including Amazon, WH Smith, Waterstones, Blackwells and other independent bookstores. The Proms Guide is also sold in eBook and ePDF formats. The anticipated print run for the 2022 Proms Guide is no more than 55,000 copies. Print runs for the Proms programmes vary for each concert; The Supplier must also be able to 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.

Options: Initial contract term of 3 years with an additional optional extension for a further period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c116
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024970-2021
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 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

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
W1A 1AA
Postcode Area
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

Century One Publishing Limited

Further Information

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