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title: "Media Advisor and Auditor"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
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# Media Advisor and Auditor

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34633d4d-f970-4c0b-b72e-fc683ac04428

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed the procurement process for a Media Advisor and Auditor. This contract, classified under the industry category of Advertising Consultancy Services (CPV code 79341100), will involve providing media advice and auditing services for the BBC's upcoming media buying agency procurement and subsequent contract. The awarded contract will run from 15th August 2024 to 31st December 2031 and covers a comprehensive geographical scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement used an open procedure method with a total contract value of £350,000. Key dates include the publication date of 24th May 2024, the end of the tender period on 24th June 2024, and the award date on 18th July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs like The Aperto Partnership, who has been selected as the supplier. Businesses specialized in media consultancy, media performance auditing, and those capable of advising on operating models and procurement strategies will find this contract particularly advantageous. Given its extended duration and substantial contract value, participating companies can leverage this opportunity to establish a long-term relationship with the BBC, potentially leading to further contracts in the media sector. SMEs with expertise in advertising consultancy and a track record of handling large-scale media procurement projects will be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

To provide the BBC with Media Advice and Auditing services for the upcoming media buying agency procurement and subsequent contract. The service provider will advise on operating model design and procurements, including the BBC Media Strategy and Buying procurement due to start in late 2024, as well as audit media performance of the appointed BBC Media Strategy and Buying supplier. This is a four year plus three year contract, covering the length of the paid media agency procurement and contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9467c6-6077-432b-9a0d-6620631b45e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE APERTO PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9467c6-6077-432b-9a0d-6620631b45e9
- 24 May 2024 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8a4592a-6fec-4a5f-8bb4-ab6ccfd37da6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9467c6-6077-432b-9a0d-6620631b45e9
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8a4592a-6fec-4a5f-8bb4-ab6ccfd37da6
  24th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
  BBC eSourcing

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