BBC Proms Media Selling

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05686dProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£360k

Awarded 14 Sept 2025

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

15 Sept 2025

Description

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.

Scope

Reference
PROC 2025 35 KW BBC Proms Media Selling
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2025 to 30 Sept 2028
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2029

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

CPV classifications
79341000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Meritquality45.00%
Whole Life Costcost55.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Full details can be found in the published tender documentation

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£360k

Award date

14 Sept 2025

Contract start

30 Sept 2025

Contract end

30 Sept 2028

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