Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
British Council
Bridgewater House
Manchester
M1 6BB
caroline.doidge@britishcouncil.org
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Registered Charity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
2023_Music - Supply of Selector Radio Services
Reference number
BC/02937
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 64228000 - Television and radio broadcast transmission services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The British Council is looking for one producer to create the following content:Selector weekly shows feature the best in new UK music, alongside interviews and exclusive live sessions from some of the most exciting British artists. The Selector After Dark show, created in partnership with our friends at Ibero 90.9FM in Mexico City, brings the sound of the UK’s club and DJ scene and invites a top UK DJ to provide a one-hour mix. This is also broadcast as a separate show every week with a 15-minute version of the upcoming mix featured in each Selector Radio show. The music is curated by the current presenter, Jamz Supernova with a production team .
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £510,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92211000 - Radio production services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The British Council is looking for one producer to create the following content:Selector weekly shows feature the best in new UK music, alongside interviews and exclusive live sessions from some of the most exciting British artists. The Selector After Dark show, created in partnership with our friends at Ibero 90.9FM in Mexico City, brings the sound of the UK’s club and DJ scene and invites a top UK DJ to provide a one-hour mix. This is also broadcast as a separate show every week with a 15-minute version of the upcoming mix featured in each Selector Radio show. The music is curated by the current presenter, Jamz Supernova with a production team .The show regularly includes features about key UK sector music and landmark cultural events, and takes deep dives into different musical scenes, cities, and cultural focuses around landmark events in which music has had a significant role and impact.Recent examples include: A Northern Ireland special marking 25 years of the Good Friday Peace Agreement; a feature on the new UK folk scene; a celebration of International Women’s Day .Selector has a commitment to being inclusive. We support gender equality, and represent artists from LGBTQ, deaf and disabled communities.Selector Sessions, two filmed tracks and interviews with UK bands in the studio or at key live events, are hosted on our British Council Arts YouTube channel. These have become an integral part of the channel, building an engaged audience.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension of 2 years after initial term of 3 years.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
3 July 2023
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
3 July 2023
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
British Council - London
London
Country
United Kingdom