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title: "TV Licensing PR Services"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
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# TV Licensing PR Services

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09b4e7c8-7c7a-40f8-8f86-5fb3b10fde7d

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has successfully completed the procurement process for "TV Licensing PR Services," classified under public relations services. This selective tender has been awarded to several agencies across six geographic lots covering London and the South East, the Midlands and East Anglia, Northern England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The total contract value is £2,500,000, with the contract period running from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 31 August 2018 and the contract award announced on 1 April 2019.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for public relations firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering tailored communications strategies. Businesses that have expertise in regional media relations and digital communication strategies would be well-suited to compete within this framework. Given the diverse geographical focus, agencies that understand local markets will find themselves in a favourable position to provide valuable insights and effective outreach, thus contributing to enhanced brand engagement for the BBC.

## Notice

The BBC has awarded contracts to six PR agencies to work as a network with broadly the same objectives in each nation or region. The agencies offer excellent value for money in delivering a strategic programme of TV Licensing communications via press, stakeholder and social media making full use of their knowledge of that nation or region. The requirement is divided into 6 geographically focused lots in nations and regions. The procured lots are: Lot 1: London and the South East; Lot 2: Midlands and East Anglia; Lot 3: Northern England; Lot 4: Wales; Lot 5: Scotland; Lot 6: Northern Ireland. Note: the Comms work in South West England will be undertaken by a BBC staff member who will work closely with the agencies as part of the network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b289146e-937e-4b14-a066-29a83b4ed865 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1A 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ABERFIELD COMMUNICATIONS; EQUINOX; FLEISHMAN-HILLARD GROUP; MCE PUBLIC RELATIONS; SPOTTY DOG COMMUNICATIONS; STEIN IAS HOLDINGS LIMITED TRADING AS SMARTS COMMUNICATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2019 at 15:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b289146e-937e-4b14-a066-29a83b4ed865
- 3 May 2019 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b289146e-937e-4b14-a066-29a83b4ed865

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b289146e-937e-4b14-a066-29a83b4ed865
  3rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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