--- title: "Provision of Promotional Merchandise" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97599d7c-0eca-4ed0-8521-8fe24bd39bbd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97599d7c-0eca-4ed0-8521-8fe24bd39bbd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97599d7c-0eca-4ed0-8521-8fe24bd39bbd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97599d7c-0eca-4ed0-8521-8fe24bd39bbd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION" published: "2019-07-04" --- # Provision of Promotional Merchandise Buyer: BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97599d7c-0eca-4ed0-8521-8fe24bd39bbd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97599d7c-0eca-4ed0-8521-8fe24bd39bbd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97599d7c-0eca-4ed0-8521-8fe24bd39bbd.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of promotional merchandise, with a contract valued at £3,000,000. This procurement falls under the category of promotional services and is in the tender stage. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 22nd July 2019. The BBC operates across various locations in the UK and beyond, and the new contract will cover promotional items for both external and internal marketing campaigns. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in promotional products to engage with a major organisation. Companies offering branded clothing, desktop items, mugs, USB drives, bags, and accessories are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope of the contract and the extensive reach of the BBC provide a platform for businesses to expand their market presence and potentially secure long-term relationships with one of the UK's leading media organisations. ## Notice The BBC has a requirement for the provision of promotional merchandise, where a supplier can provide the BBC with branded promotional items for use in our marketing and communication campaigns. These items are to be given away to external audiences and members of the public at various exhibitions, outreach campaigns and other events, with the intention of promoting the various brands, messages, content and corporate identities of the BBC. There also may be occasions where these products will be distributed internally, for example, as desktop collateral for internal communications or for training courses. The BBC counts approximately 20,000 employees spread across 72 English locations (including the Channel Islands), 16 Scottish locations, 10 Welsh locations and 6 Northern Ireland locations, and the requirement will be to cover all these territories, along with any future BBC locations that may arise during the life of the new contract. However, we envisage that the majority of the delivery points will remain within mainland UK. A full list of all BBC locations can be found in Appendix 5 - BBC Locations. The BBC spend on Promotional Merchandise is allocated to support the various BBC learning and educational campaigns, pan BBC marketing initiatives, and to promote local radio stations and news programmes that cover the length and breadth of the UK. Products The main product sub-categorisation is listed below, however, this list is not exhaustive and the contract will require products that will fall outside of this list: - Branded Clothing: T-Shirts, Fleeces, Caps, Beanies, Anoraks, Polo Shirts, Fleeces, Jackets, Hooded Tops, Sweat Shirts etc. - Branded Desktop Items: Mouse mats, PC/Laptop accessories, iPhone/iPad accessories - Branded Mugs: porcelain, stainless steel, bone china, ceramic, budget ceramic - Branded USB drives: various designs and memory sizes -Branded Bags: canvas tote bags, reusable shopping bags, conference bags, gift bags etc. - Branded Accessories: umbrellas, lanyards, wristbands, fridge magnets, travel accessories, trophies (including engraving) and key rings. 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, and 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/1086e030-113c-4bbb-95ee-a06f6215f707 | | 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 | 4 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W12 7TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham | | Electoral ward | College Park & Old Oak | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342200 - Promotional services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2019 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1086e030-113c-4bbb-95ee-a06f6215f707 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1086e030-113c-4bbb-95ee-a06f6215f707 4th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BravoSolution Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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