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title: "Provision of Social Media Assets to BBC Radio and BBC Sounds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e32a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# Provision of Social Media Assets to BBC Radio and BBC Sounds

Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e32a

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), acting as the contracting authority, is currently in the award stage of a tender process titled "Provision of Social Media Assets to BBC Radio and BBC Sounds". This procurement, segmented into two lots, falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category and is managed from their London base (Broadcasting House, Portland Place). The tender is carried out through an open procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure, aimed at sourcing suppliers for social media assets across BBC's platforms. Key deadlines include contracts potentially extending up to 2031, with the initial contract periods commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2027. The tender was initially active in late 2025 and saw submissions through the BBC’s eSourcing portal.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital content creation, particularly SMEs that can offer bespoke social media solutions for influential BBC brands such as Radio 1 and BBC Sounds. Companies capable of producing shortform image and video content, as well as handling campaign-focused assets, stand a strong chance. Cold Glass Production Ltd and Little Dot Studios Ltd have been recognised for their capabilities, with pending awards for respective lots. The project’s scale and renewal options up to four years create extensive business growth potential for firms focusing on innovative engagement strategies, enhancing market visibility within the public sector. The competitive flexible procedure encourages participation from varied businesses, extending local and international influence.

## Notice

The BBC is looking for a supplier to provide social media assets for BBC Radio and BBC Sounds. The Tender will be split into 2 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Standard Provision of Social Media Assets Lot 2 - Campaigns and Events Tenderers are encouraged to bid for 1 or both lots.

### Lot Information

Social Media Assets - Standard Provision

The BBC wishes to commission the Successful Tenderer to deliver ongoing support for BBC Sounds, Radio Networks and Music On Demand throughout the year. The Successful Tenderer will be required to create shortform image and video content at scale to help support the social feeds of the BBC's national radio networks and BBC Sounds. The BBC's priority social media platforms require an extensive supply of images, videos, animations, designs, memes and more to deliver reach and engagement. The BBC's objective is to engage audiences on social platforms to drive discovery of its content and services, and to build fandom for its priority content brands, including BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Renewal: The BBC will notify the supplier of the extension taking place and these will occur on a 1+1+1+1 basis. Total potential contract length is 5 years.

Social Media Assets - Campaigns and Events

The BBC wishes to commission the Successful Tenderer to deliver concentrated support for BBC Sounds, Radio Networks and Music-On Demand across 6 (six) campaigns and events per year, plus ongoing support with Artist Syndication. The Successful Tenderer will be required to create shortform image and video content at scale to help support the social feeds of the BBC's national radio networks and BBC Sounds during key campaign moments, including Radio 1's Big Weekend, Radio 2 in the Park, Crossed Wires Festival, and more.

Renewal: The BBC will notify the supplier of the extension taking place and these will occur on a 1+1+1+1 basis. Total potential contract length is 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013249-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,225,000 |
| Lots value | £4,225,000 |
| Awards value | £4,225,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | COLD GLASS PRODUCTION; LITTLE DOT STUDIOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 10:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013249-2026
- 27 Nov 2025 at 16:49 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077854-2025
- 18 Nov 2025 at 11:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074708-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013249-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077854-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074708-2025
  18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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