--- title: "Newspaper & Publication Subscription Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28535264-8b6d-44ee-9529-688c5589af9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28535264-8b6d-44ee-9529-688c5589af9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28535264-8b6d-44ee-9529-688c5589af9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28535264-8b6d-44ee-9529-688c5589af9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2018-06-05" --- # Newspaper & Publication Subscription Services Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28535264-8b6d-44ee-9529-688c5589af9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28535264-8b6d-44ee-9529-688c5589af9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28535264-8b6d-44ee-9529-688c5589af9d.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking providers for its tender titled "Newspaper & Publication Subscription Services." This procurement, classified under the services category with a focus on newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, aims to award two contracts valued at approximately £6.5 million over a five-year period. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 19th June 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2018, lasting for three years, with possible extensions of up to two years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in publication services, particularly those able to deliver hardcopy daily newspapers and online subscription services. Suitable bidders may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can fulfil the specific requirements outlined in the tender. With a core contract focused on Lot 1 and an optional Lot 2, which the BBC may opt to consolidate, this is an excellent opportunity for capable providers to enhance their market presence and establish a long-term relationship with a prominent public service broadcaster. ## Notice The BBC is looking to award contract(s) for the provision of Newspapers & Publications Subscription Services with suitable provider(s) for supply and delivery to major BBC locations. The requirements are: Lot 1 - Hardcopy Daily Newspapers, and Online Subscription Services (estimated contract value over five years - PS5m) Lot 2 - Early Edition Newspapers (estimated contract value over five years - PS1.5m) The intent is to award two contracts. Lot 1 - the core contract, and Lot 2 - the optional contract. The BBC reserves the right to remove Lot 2 from the scope. In the eventuality that the same Tenderer is successful for both Lots the BBC reserves the right to award both under the same contract. The contract(s) will have a term of three years from 1st November 2018 to 31st October 2021, the contract may be extended, numerous times and in any increment but shall not exceed 24 months (a maximum term of 5 years). Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 - Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk. 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to Register. 1.3 - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an Interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 - You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d98c2ba-6ac6-49de-a8c9-1aad86c63a4a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines ## Release History - 5 Jun 2018 at 09:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d98c2ba-6ac6-49de-a8c9-1aad86c63a4a - 23 May 2018 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d98c2ba-6ac6-49de-a8c9-1aad86c63a4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d98c2ba-6ac6-49de-a8c9-1aad86c63a4a 5th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BravoSolution eTendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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