Award

Provision of Social Media Assets to BBC Radio and BBC Sounds

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 10:00

TenderUpdate

27 Nov 2025 at 16:49

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), acting as the contracting authority, is currently in the award stage of a tender process titled "Provision of Social Media Assets to BBC Radio and BBC Sounds". This procurement, segmented into two lots, falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category and is managed from their London base (Broadcasting House, Portland Place). The tender is carried out through an open procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure, aimed at sourcing suppliers for social media assets across BBC's platforms. Key deadlines include contracts potentially extending up to 2031, with the initial contract periods commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The tender was initially active in late 2025 and saw submissions through the BBC’s eSourcing portal.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital content creation, particularly SMEs that can offer bespoke social media solutions for influential BBC brands such as Radio 1 and BBC Sounds. Companies capable of producing shortform image and video content, as well as handling campaign-focused assets, stand a strong chance. Cold Glass Production Ltd and Little Dot Studios Ltd have been recognised for their capabilities, with pending awards for respective lots. The project’s scale and renewal options up to four years create extensive business growth potential for firms focusing on innovative engagement strategies, enhancing market visibility within the public sector. The competitive flexible procedure encourages participation from varied businesses, extending local and international influence.

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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

The BBC wishes to commission the Successful Tenderer to deliver ongoing support for BBC Sounds, Radio Networks and Music On Demand throughout the year. The Successful Tenderer will be required to create shortform image and video content at scale to help support the social feeds of the BBC's national radio networks and BBC Sounds. The BBC's priority social media platforms require an extensive supply of images, videos, animations, designs, memes and more to deliver reach and engagement. The BBC's objective is to engage audiences on social platforms to drive discovery of its content and services, and to build fandom for its priority content brands, including BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

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

The BBC wishes to commission the Successful Tenderer to deliver concentrated support for BBC Sounds, Radio Networks and Music-On Demand across 6 (six) campaigns and events per year, plus ongoing support with Artist Syndication. The Successful Tenderer will be required to create shortform image and video content at scale to help support the social feeds of the BBC's national radio networks and BBC Sounds during key campaign moments, including Radio 1's Big Weekend, Radio 2 in the Park, Crossed Wires Festival, and more.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e32a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013249-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Contact Name
Jenna Hambett
Contact Email
no_reply@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

COLD GLASS PRODUCTION

LITTLE DOT STUDIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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