Buyer Name: BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Buyer Address: Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, UKI32, W1A 1AA, United Kingdom
Contact Email: no_reply@bbc.co.uk
Media Planning and Buying
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
359880000.0 GBP
359880000.0 GBP
Published
11 Dec 2025, 17:36
11 Dec 2025, 17:36
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
01 Jan 2026, 00:00
01 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2027, 23:59
31 Dec 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
79341400 - Advertising campaign services
79341400 - Advertising campaign services
Region
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n/a
Awarded To
Havas Media Limited
Havas Media Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: Media Planning & Buying
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