BBC Proms Media Selling
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£360k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
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 2028Possible 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit | — | quality | 45.00% |
| Whole Life Cost | — | cost | 55.00% |
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