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Provision of Social Media Assets to BBC Radio and BBC Sounds

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2026 at 15:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Feb 2026 at 10:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Nov 2025 at 16:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 11:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The BBC procured social media assets for BBC Radio and BBC Sounds, covering advertising and marketing services. The work was divided into standard provision of social media assets, and campaigns and events. The buyer is the British Broadcasting Corporation, with delivery centred on its broadcasting operations in London. The requirement concerns the creation and provision of social media content and assets to support radio and audio-streaming output, including routine activity as well as campaign-led or event-based work. It is relevant to social media agencies, content production businesses, digital marketing specialists and creative studios able to develop platform-ready assets for a major public broadcaster and its associated media brands.

The procurement has been awarded through an open competitive flexible procedure and both lots are complete. The BBC awarded Lot 1, Standard Provision, to Cold Glass Production Ltd for £3,825,000 net (£4,590,000 gross), on 12 February 2026; the contract was signed on 25 March 2026 and runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with four possible one-year extensions to 31 March 2031. Lot 2, Campaigns and Events, was awarded to Little Dot Studios Ltd for £400,000 net (£480,000 gross), on 12 February 2026; the contract was signed on 3 July 2026 and runs from 3 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the same extension potential. Both lots used pass/fail participation conditions, followed by technical response and presentation weighted 60% and commercial response weighted 40%.

This award demonstrates recurring BBC demand for two distinct capabilities: dependable, high-volume social media asset provision, and specialist campaign and event support for radio and streaming brands. A credible future competitor would need to pass the BBC’s participation and minimum-standard checks, then show strong technical delivery through a written response and presentation. The evaluation placed greater emphasis on technical quality than price, so businesses should be able to demonstrate a robust creative process, platform-ready content production, campaign planning and reliable operational delivery. The opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, and both successful suppliers were SMEs. Competition was substantial: eight bids were received for standard provision and eleven for campaigns and events.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Social Media Assets to BBC Radio and BBC Sounds

Notice Description

The BBC is looking for a supplier to provide social media assets for BBC Radio and BBC Sounds. The Tender will be split into 2 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Standard Provision of Social Media Assets Lot 2 - Campaigns and Events Tenderers are encouraged to bid for 1 or both lots.

Lot Information

Social Media Assets - Standard Provision

Renewal: The BBC will notify the supplier of the extension taking place and these will occur on a 1+1+1+1 basis. Total potential contract length is 5 years.

Social Media Assets - Campaigns and Events

Renewal: The BBC will notify the supplier of the extension taking place and these will occur on a 1+1+1+1 basis. Total potential contract length is 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e32a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067936-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,225,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,225,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,225,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,225,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
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
2
Supplier Names

Cold Glass Production Ltd

Little Dot Studios Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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