--- title: "BBC World Service Media Services LOT 1 - Above the line Media Services International Markets LOT 2 - Digital Media Services International Markets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db173c3a-114c-4bf4-8f2c-fe953cc7de65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db173c3a-114c-4bf4-8f2c-fe953cc7de65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db173c3a-114c-4bf4-8f2c-fe953cc7de65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db173c3a-114c-4bf4-8f2c-fe953cc7de65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2023-01-20" --- # BBC World Service Media Services LOT 1 - Above the line Media Services International Markets LOT 2 - Digital Media Services International Markets Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db173c3a-114c-4bf4-8f2c-fe953cc7de65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db173c3a-114c-4bf4-8f2c-fe953cc7de65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db173c3a-114c-4bf4-8f2c-fe953cc7de65.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is inviting tenders for media services to support its World Service operations. The procurement process includes two lots: above the line media services for markets in South Asia, Sub Saharan Africa, and MENA, and digital media services for various regions. The estimated total spend over 5 years for both lots is between £17 million to £20 million. The tender deadline is 14th January 2023, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2023. This tender by the BBC provides an opportunity for agencies to engage in global media planning and buying activities for targeted regions. Businesses specializing in advertising campaign services, particularly those with experience in international markets, would find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in the tender process, with a focus on fostering audience engagement and expanding reach among younger demographics and women. ## Notice The BBC is the world's most trusted international news broadcaster, and it is committed to accurate, impartial and independent news. BBC News World Service operates around the world in 43 languages - including English - and reaches a weekly global audience of 365m, on radio, TV, and digital. Through the World Service the BBC brings impartial, accurate news to countries lacking media freedom. The focus of the World Service is to drive retention and long term engagement alongside reach, with a renewed emphasis on owned and operated platforms - as BBC News seeks to build stronger audience relationships around the world. A key priority for the BBC News World Service is to increase audience reach among younger people and women. The BBC News World Service Marketing division is seeking an agency/agencies for the provision of the following services to support the World Service in achieving the objectives set out in the licence agreement: - (Lot 1) above the line global media planning and buying across South Asia, Sub Saharan Africa and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) - (Lot 2) digital global media planning and buying across Sub Saharan Africa, South Asia, MENA, East Asia, Europe and South America The spend range over 5 years for both lots (Lot 1 and Lot 2) is estimated to be between PS17 million to PS20 million. Tenderers may bid individually for any and as many lots as they are interested in. Each individual lot will be evaluated separately. The BBC can award each lot to a different Tenderer, regardless if the same Tenderer responds to one or both lots. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1) Register your company on the Jaggaer 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 Jaggaer e-Tendering help desk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4474f714-42e3-4194-bde0-c1235c08872c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jun 2023 - 18 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | 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 - 79341400 - Advertising campaign services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2023 at 11:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4474f714-42e3-4194-bde0-c1235c08872c - 9 Jan 2023 at 18:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4474f714-42e3-4194-bde0-c1235c08872c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4474f714-42e3-4194-bde0-c1235c08872c 20th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ BBC eSourcing ## Notice URLs - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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