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2023_Music - Supply of Selector Radio Services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Award

08 Sep 2023 at 12:53

TenderUpdate

26 Jun 2023 at 07:10

Tender

31 May 2023 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has concluded the procurement process for the "2023_Music - Supply of Selector Radio Services" tender. The procurement, classified under the services category with CPV code 64228000 for television and radio broadcast transmission services, aimed to engage one producer for creating music content. The contract was awarded to Audio Always Limited on 21st August 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the procurement stage has now reached the award status. The tender was initiated on 31st May 2023, with a contract value of GBP 510,000.

This tender by the British Council for radio production services presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the broadcasting industry. Companies involved in radio production services, especially those experienced in television and radio broadcast transmission services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on music content creation, inclusivity, and cultural representation, businesses that align with these values have the potential to leverage this opportunity for business expansion and collaboration. The contract allows for a 3-year initial term with a 2-year extension, providing a stable partnership for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

2023_Music - Supply of Selector Radio Services

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for one producer to create the following content:Selector weekly shows feature the best in new UK music, alongside interviews and exclusive live sessions from some of the most exciting British artists. The Selector After Dark show, created in partnership with our friends at Ibero 90.9FM in Mexico City, brings the sound of the UK's club and DJ scene and invites a top UK DJ to provide a one-hour mix. This is also broadcast as a separate show every week with a 15-minute version of the upcoming mix featured in each Selector Radio show. The music is curated by the current presenter, Jamz Supernova with a production team .

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Council is looking for one producer to create the following content:Selector weekly shows feature the best in new UK music, alongside interviews and exclusive live sessions from some of the most exciting British artists. The Selector After Dark show, created in partnership with our friends at Ibero 90.9FM in Mexico City, brings the sound of the UK's club and DJ scene and invites a top UK DJ to provide a one-hour mix. This is also broadcast as a separate show every week with a 15-minute version of the upcoming mix featured in each Selector Radio show. The music is curated by the current presenter, Jamz Supernova with a production team .The show regularly includes features about key UK sector music and landmark cultural events, and takes deep dives into different musical scenes, cities, and cultural focuses around landmark events in which music has had a significant role and impact.Recent examples include: A Northern Ireland special marking 25 years of the Good Friday Peace Agreement; a feature on the new UK folk scene; a celebration of International Women's Day .Selector has a commitment to being inclusive. We support gender equality, and represent artists from LGBTQ, deaf and disabled communities.Selector Sessions, two filmed tracks and interviews with UK bands in the studio or at key live events, are hosted on our British Council Arts YouTube channel. These have become an integral part of the channel, building an engaged audience.

Renewal: Extension of 2 years after initial term of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d0c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026640-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

64228000 - Television and radio broadcast transmission services

92211000 - Radio production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£183,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20232 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caroline.doidge@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6BB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUDIO ALWAYS

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