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BBC Relocation Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Mar 2022 at 22:44

Tender

28 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently engaged in a procurement process for its "BBC Relocation Services" contract, which addresses employee relocation needs. This open tender falls within the services industry, specifically classified under employee relocation services (CPV code: 79613000). The contract has an anticipated total value of £5.5 million over a five-year term, commencing from 2021. The tender period is set to conclude on November 29, 2021, and bids should be submitted via the BravoSolution portal. The BBC reserves the right to ensure that the final decision is based on the most economically advantageous criteria, determining tenders based on quality (50%) and price (50%).

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in relocation management and associated services, particularly those capable of handling logistics for individual and group employee moves. Companies providing accommodation services, rental assistance, and full relocation support would be particularly well-suited to compete. The spectrum of services offered will play a critical role in winning the contract, and the potential for additional relocations during the contract term further enhances business growth possibilities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

BBC Relocation Services

Notice Description

The contract value of PS5.5million is the anticipated total contract value over the five year duration of the contract. The majority of the costs are third party costs that the service provider will manage on behalf of BBC staff. The Service Provider's management fees will be approximately 5-15% of the total contract value. The actual figure will depend on the number of relocations and complexity of each location over the contract term. There is no commitment from the BBC that any relocations will take place over the contract term. The service provides a full relocation management service for the BBC and commercial subsidiaries including individual staff and group moves. This includes a single point of coordination within employees own time zone and full insurance cover for all activities. The service will help staff with accommodation services (home purchase and sale assistance), rental assistance, expenses, allowances and costs management as well as relocation support, international relocation, group moves and general management of the relocation process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract value of PS5.5million is the anticipated total contract value over the five year duration of the contract. The majority of the costs are third party costs that the service provider will manage on behalf of BBC staff. The Service Provider's management fees will be approximately 5-15% of the total contract value. The actual figure will depend on the number of relocations and complexity of each location over the contract term. There is no commitment from the BBC that any relocations will take place over the contract term. The service provides a full relocation management service for the BBC and commercial subsidiaries including individual staff and group moves. This includes a single point of coordination within employees own time zone and full insurance cover for all activities. The service will help staff with accommodation services (home purchase and sale assistance), rental assistance, expenses, allowances and costs management as well as relocation support, international relocation, group moves and general management of the relocation process.

Options: The BBC has the option to and at it's discretion can extend the service by up to 1 year (12 months) 4+1 Contract Term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f166
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006925-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79613000 - Employee relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20223 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

SIRVA

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