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title: "BBC Proms Media Selling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05686d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)"
published: "2025-09-15"
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# BBC Proms Media Selling

Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05686d

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), a public authority operating within sub-central government, has completed the procurement process titled "BBC Proms Media Selling." The process pertained to the advertising services industry and involved selling advertising space in various print and digital formats for BBC Proms publications. This contract, following a competitive flexible procedure, was awarded on 15th September 2025, with the involvement of the supplier CPL One (Trading as Cabbells), located in Cambridge, UK. The contract operation span is set from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, and there is an option for an extension up to 30th September 2029. The procurement method adopted was open, making it accessible and encouraging wide participation.

This tender opens significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in advertising services, particularly those adept in digital formats, as the BBC seeks adept suppliers capable of handling print and digital advertising spaces. The project is particularly suitable for SMEs, as evidenced by the successful bid from CPL One, indicating that smaller enterprises with innovative digital marketing strategies and resources for scaling operations year-on-year are well-positioned for future opportunities. With the contract valued at £360,000 (net) per annum, there is a substantial financial incentive for firms that can effectively exploit the strategic platforms provided by the BBC, such as the Royal Albert Hall and major UK retailers, enhancing visibility and driving business growth.

## Notice

The requirement is summarised below:- The Supplier shall sell advertising space for the print projects detailed below, with expected page availabilities in parentheses: * BBC Proms Guide (maximum 48pp + 2 covers) * BBC Proms Programmes (advertising shell common to all programmes 48pp + 2 covers; per concert adverts up to 5pp per concert) * BBC Symphony Orchestra Programme (4pp + 2pp covers) Programmes are distributed at concert venues including the Royal Albert Hall and other venues across the UK; the Proms Guide is sold through major retailers including Amazon, Blackwells, Bloomsbury, Royal Albert Hall, Waterstones, WH Smith and other independent bookstores. The Proms Guide is also sold in eBook and Epdf formats. The anticipated print run for the 2026 Proms Guide is no more than 33,000 copies. Print runs for the Proms programmes vary for each concert; The Supplier must also be able to adapt to the changing business model in the area of digital publications, selling in advertising space across digital formats and platforms as agreed with the BBC. The Supplier should be prepared for these ambitions to increase year on year and have the necessary resources in place to respond.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an initial term of 3 years with a further possible extension of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056653-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION) |
| 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 | CPL ONE (TRADING AS CABBELLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 14:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056653-2025
- 29 Jul 2025 at 15:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044005-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056653-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044005-2025
  29th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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