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title: "BBC Countryfile Calendar"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
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# BBC Countryfile Calendar

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca894242-64e8-4909-88ae-d3c682db1fc3

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), involves the tendering for the "BBC Countryfile Calendar," aimed at identifying a supplier for the design and production of the calendar. This tender falls under the services category, specifically classified as printed books, brochures, and leaflets. The tender period concluded on 22 March 2017, with the awarded contract period running from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2021. The BBC is located at Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, England, and the estimated contract value is approximately £20 million, with a minimum value of £8 million. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring accessibility to a broad range of suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in design and print production, particularly those that focus on creative services and printed materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the project supports their engagement in significant public procurement initiatives. By successfully securing this contract, suppliers could not only enhance their portfolio through collaboration with a renowned public entity, but also contribute to a charitable cause that benefits BBC Children in Need, thereby boosting their corporate social responsibility profile.

## Notice

The requirement is summarised below: - Each series Countryfile runs a photographic competition for its viewers, the prize being a place in theCountryfile Calendar. - A previously agreed proportion of the proceeds are donated directly to BBC Children in Need. In the region of 450000 calendars were sold in 2016, raising in excess of 2 000 000 GBP for BBC Children in Need. - The Countryfile Calendar front cover has the photograph from the year's winning entrant, followed by a 13-month calendar year with each month having a winners photograph, along with a smaller box for a runner up photograph as well as the calendar for that month. - The back cover of the calendar has a message from the year's judges. - The purpose of this tender is to identify a supplier for the design and production of the Countryfile Calendar, to work in partnership, to implement and supply all aspects involved in management and production of said Calendar from concept to completion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01697343-f3b6-4d0d-b986-7dc48266fbae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 ART OF DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

## Release History

- 30 May 2017 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01697343-f3b6-4d0d-b986-7dc48266fbae
- 28 Feb 2017 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719c0346-c040-4cde-a40a-37d9a195558b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01697343-f3b6-4d0d-b986-7dc48266fbae
  30th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719c0346-c040-4cde-a40a-37d9a195558b
  28th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk
  BravoSolution eSourcing Portal

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