Planning

Production and Design of Commissioning Report

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a procurement process with the aim of advancing the design and production of its Commissioning Report. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an emphasis on gathering market insights regarding technologies, capabilities, and delivery models to develop a digital-first, data-rich annual report. Businesses interested in participating should note that the deadline for responses is 14:00 on the 9th of April 2026, while queries must be submitted by 14:00 on the 3rd of April 2026. Located in London, the procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting graphic design and publishing services. The process is above threshold, with an expected contract period spanning from the 1st of July 2026 to the 30th of June 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in graphic design and publishing services, particularly those capable of offering innovative, technology-driven solutions for modern digital products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement recognises their suitability for fulfilling the contract. Companies that can provide creative workflows, budget-efficient solutions, and flexible delivery models may find considerable scope for business growth through this procurement. Engaging with the BBC offers businesses not only a chance to evolve their service offerings but also to strengthen their position in the market through collaborative innovation for a high-profile public authority project.

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Notice Title

Production and Design of Commissioning Report

Notice Description

This Request for Information (RFI) relates to the BBC's Commissioning Report and aims to gather market insight to help shape future design, production and delivery approaches for a digital-first, data-rich annual report. The BBC seeks information on capabilities, technologies, budgets, workflows and potential delivery models that could support the evolution of the current report into a modern, innovative and flexible digital product.

Planning Information

Responses are invited for submission no later than 14:00 9th April 2026. The deadline for queries is 14:00 3rd April 2026, to allow for any response to be factored in before the deadline for submission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024890-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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