--- title: "TV Licensing PR Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-721da3d9-bd83-4a64-ba7c-0e563a3fd348" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-721da3d9-bd83-4a64-ba7c-0e563a3fd348" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-721da3d9-bd83-4a64-ba7c-0e563a3fd348.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-721da3d9-bd83-4a64-ba7c-0e563a3fd348.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2018-08-02" --- # TV Licensing PR Services Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-721da3d9-bd83-4a64-ba7c-0e563a3fd348 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-721da3d9-bd83-4a64-ba7c-0e563a3fd348) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-721da3d9-bd83-4a64-ba7c-0e563a3fd348.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is inviting tenders for PR services under the title "TV Licensing PR Services". This procurement falls under the public relations services industry category, with a total contract value of £2,500,000. The tender process is currently active and is being conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. Interested parties are required to submit their applications for one or multiple lots, which are geographically focused across the UK, by the tender deadline of 31 August 2018. The contract will commence on 1 April 2019 and conclude on 31 March 2024. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in public relations. Businesses with expertise in delivering strategic communication programmes via various media channels, and those that can demonstrate strong local knowledge in the different regions of the UK, would be particularly well-suited to compete. By successfully winning one of the six available lots, these businesses can grow their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with a prominent organisation like the BBC, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the market. ## Notice The BBC is tendering for a maximum of six PR agencies which will work as a network with broadly the same objectives in each nation or region. The agencies will 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 to be divided into 6 geographically focused lots in nations and regions. Applicants can apply for one or multiple lots. Applicants must make a separate submission for each lot applied for. The procurement 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. 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/198c6dbf-25b6-4c3f-b719-440df2ff8496 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2018 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198c6dbf-25b6-4c3f-b719-440df2ff8496 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198c6dbf-25b6-4c3f-b719-440df2ff8496 2nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BBC eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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