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Provision of Social Media Assets to BBC Radio and BBC Sounds

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

Buyer Address: Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, UKI32, W1A 1AA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Jenna Hambett

Contact Email: no_reply@bbc.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
4225000.0 GBP
Gross: 5070000 GBP
Published
18 Nov 2025, 11:48
Deadline
15 Dec 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074708-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Social Media Assets - Standard Provision

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 3,825,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 4,590,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-01T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Conditions of Participation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Response & Presentation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Response

Lot Title: Social Media Assets - Campaigns and Events

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 400,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 480,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-03-01T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Conditions of Participation

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Response & Presentation

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Response

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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