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BBC Proms Media Selling

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:43.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Published award value
£360k
Awarded
14 Sept 2025
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 03194247
Location
Cambridge, UKH12, CB5 8PB, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79341000 — Advertising services

Lots

  • Lot 1£360k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PROC 2025 35 KW BBC Proms Media Selling
Status
complete
Published risks
A preliminary market engagement notice was not published as information was discussed with the incumbent.
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Covered By

GPA
CPTPP

Procedure

Features
- Initial submission of tenders - BAFO stage - Contract Award

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
17 Sept 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
26 Aug 2025, 14:00

Enquiry period

Ends
18 Aug 2025, 17:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
360,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
432,000

Renewal

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

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Merit
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Whole Life Cost
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2029, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Full details can be found in the published tender documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Full details can be found in the published tender documentation

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79341000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Advertising services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
044005-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
29 Jul 2025, 16:40

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PJRB-3233-GTQL
Name
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
W1A 1AA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Broadcasting House, Portland Place

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PJRB-3233-GTQL
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Kevin Waters
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-03194247
Name
CPL One (Trading as Cabbells)

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH12
Country
GB
Locality
Cambridge
Postal Code
CB5 8PB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
CPL One, 1 Cambridge Technopark, Newmarket Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
03194247
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
15 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
BBC Proms Media Selling
Status
pending
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
15 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79341000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Advertising services

Value

Amount
360,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
432,000

Renewal

Description
The extension can be taken upon review at least 3 months prior to the expiry of the initial term

Documents

Entry 1
Id
056653-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
15 Sept 2025, 15:50

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-03194247
Name
CPL One (Trading as Cabbells)

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
26 Sept 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2029, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
24 Sept 2025, 23:59

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · W1A 1AA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05686d-2025-09-15T15:50:08+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·