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title: "Voluntary ex Ante Transparency Notice MOD Armed Forces Media Welfare Services"
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# Voluntary ex Ante Transparency Notice MOD Armed Forces Media Welfare Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5a6e53b-84c7-4323-a387-0b2c8b961f48

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed the award stage for the procurement of the Armed Forces Media Welfare Services. This contract, valued at £320,712,000, falls under the industry category of “Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment” and pertains specifically to the provision of television and radio broadcast transmission services. The contract has been awarded to BFBS, with the procurement process concluding via a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the unique technical requirements. The service aims to deliver essential media and communications content to the UK Armed Forces worldwide, maintaining vital links and morale. The ten-year contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2036.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale service providers experienced in delivering specialised communication and entertainment services. SMEs and VCSEs, while potentially less suited for such extensive contracts, could find areas for collaboration or subcontracting opportunities with BFBS or other potential suppliers. The procurement highlights the demand for bespoke and highly specialised services within the defence sector, underscoring the need for providers with unique capabilities and established industry relationships. Businesses fitting this profile could benefit greatly from exploring similar future opportunities within the MOD and related governmental entities.

## Notice

The Armed Forces Media Welfare Services are an MOD funded media and communications service produced, implemented, and maintained by an external provider; to deliver entertainment, unclassified information, and education to the UK Armed Forces community worldwide by means of audio and video content. It is a vital element in sustaining Operational Effectiveness by contributing to the morale and welfare of our personnel. The service maintains important links between deployed personnel and the home-base. It delivers key services to the Permanent Joint Operating Bases and those on Operations and home while promoting an understanding of Defence business. Additional information: The Authority is intending to start negotiations with a single supplier (BFBS) for the provision of the Armed Forces Media Welfare Service with the intention of awarding a ten (10) year contract. The current intention is for the contract to be awarded on or before 1st April 2026. Due to BFBS's charitable status, and the unique nature of this requirement, BFBS is the only supplier who can offer this bespoke service. Due to the complexity of the requirement and the reliance on the relationships BFBS have with network providers and licence holders, the service BFBS can provide is unique and it is evident that no other supplier can provide the Authority's requirement. Regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) applies as competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25be4f69-1fdf-4184-8eaf-8f8fbf9e4fb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,712,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,712,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64228000 - Television and radio broadcast transmission services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25be4f69-1fdf-4184-8eaf-8f8fbf9e4fb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25be4f69-1fdf-4184-8eaf-8f8fbf9e4fb8
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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