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TV Licensing Postal Services

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)Broadcasting House

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08 May 2024 at 09:55

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21 Sep 2023 at 10:22

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16 Aug 2023 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is tendering for TV Licensing Postal Services. The procurement aims to outsource the collection, sorting, and delivery of TV Licensing mail communications. The estimated contract value is £158 million over five years. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for tenders is set for 25th September 2023. The BBC is seeking suppliers capable of providing postal services efficiently to fulfil its licensing obligations across the UK, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

This tender opportunity by the BBC for TV Licensing Postal Services presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies experienced in postal services. Businesses that can demonstrate strong capabilities in mail collection, sorting, and delivery, with experience in handling sensitive documents and statutory obligations, would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, companies with a track record of efficient service provision and the ability to handle large volumes of mail accurately and promptly are likely to find this tender lucrative and aligned with their business expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TV Licensing Postal Services

Notice Description

The BBC has a requirement for the provision of TV Licensing Postal Services. Under the terms of the BBC Royal Charter. The BBC is responsible for the collection and administration of the licence fee revenue throughout the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The majority of TV Licensing letters are sent to unlicensed addresses to ensure all households and other premises are correctly licensed but TV Licensing also issues letters to direct debit customers in line with its statutory obligations under the BACS Regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers the delivery of all TV Licensing mailings as follows: - the collection of mailings from the BBC's outsourced print production sites; and - the sorting and delivery of these items to Royal Mail in the most efficient and cost effective way possible to minimise Royal Mail charges for the BBC. These mailings are essential for the BBC in managing the collection and administration of licence fee revenue. The majority of the mailings are; 1) Mailings to unlicensed addresses for which no email address is available; 2) Statutory obligations under the BACS Regulations to send mailings to direct debit customers regarding increases in the licence fee; and 3) Mailings to customers who have not consented to email communications.

Options: The initial term of the contract will be for 36 months with an option to extend for up to two (2) occasions of one (1) year on each occasion.

Renewal: The Contract duration includes a three (3) month transition / mobilisation period. The Contract will have an initial term of three (3) years from the Service Commencement date. The initial term may be extended at the BBC's discretion on up to two (2) occasions for a further period of one (1) year on each occasion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f05c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014612-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20242 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)Broadcasting House
Additional Buyers

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

Whistl UK Limited

Further Information

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