Scope
Reference
PROC 2025 82 KW Design of Annual Report and Accountd
Description
This requirement consists of 2 Lots:
Lot 1 is for the Production and Design of the BBC Annual Report and Accounts along with the BBC Equality Information Report and Lot 2 is for the Production and Design of the BBC Commissioning Report
The BBC is tendering for the services of a supplier to design and produce its Corporate Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) and Full Financial Statements. We would also require the successful Tenderer to also produce the BBC Equality Information Report. The two reports, with the Annual Report as the main document, will look as though they form a suite of documents. As set out above, the BBC may consider publishing as separate reports, one or two sections currently within the Annual Report.
The Commissioning Report is an annual report which details the BBC's commissioning and sector development activity across the year in TV and Radio. It is aimed primarily at producers and partners rather than members of the public. It is a data driven report which covers how we have met our Ofcom regulatory commitments, how we are meeting our strategic commitments around diversity, sustainability and production/commissioning across the UK, and our training initiatives and placements. The report is published around the same time as the BBC Annual Report and supporting documents. It is online only, and no print version is required.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,075,000 excluding VAT
- £1,290,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 December 2025 to 14 December 2027
- Possible extension to 14 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
There will be an intitial term of 2 years, with three (3) possible further extensions of 12 months on each occasion
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 1. Production and Design of BBC Annual Report and EIR Report
Description
The BBC is tendering for the services of a supplier to design and produce its Corporate Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) and Full Financial Statements. We would also require the successful Tenderer to also produce the BBC Equality Information Report. The two reports, with the Annual Report as the main document, will look as though they form a suite of documents. As set out above, the BBC may consider publishing as separate reports, one or two sections currently within the Annual Report.
The EIR report contains detailed information about our staff and freelancers across a range of different
Characteristics and broken down by a range of categories. This includes performance against our 50:20:12:25
staff diversity goals.
Lot value (estimated)
- £915,000 excluding VAT
- £1,098,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Production and Design of BBC Commissionig Report
Description
The Commissioning Report is an annual report which details the BBC's commissioning and sector development activity across the year in TV and Radio. It is aimed primarily at producers and partners rather than members of the public. It is a data driven report which covers how we have met our Ofcom regulatory commitments, how we are meeting our strategic commitments around diversity, sustainability and production/commissioning across the UK, and our training initiatives and placements.
The report is published around the same time as the BBC Annual Report and supporting documents. It is online only, and no print version is required.
The report has a heavy reliance on bold BBC programme imagery, contains a large amount of text and employs graphic elements such as tables, graphs and large numbers. There is space for editorialised text and case studies.
Content for the report including all text, data for infographics and programme issues are created and supplied by the Content Commissioning Supply team with feed-in from stakeholders across the BBC. They decide the chapter and page structure for the report.
Lot value (estimated)
- £160,000 excluding VAT
- £192,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Merit | Quality | 60% |
| Whole Life Cost | Cost | 40% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
A preliminary market engagement notice was not published as information was discussed with the incumbent.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
- Initial submission of tenders
- BAFO stage
- Contract award
Contracting authority
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRB-3233-GTQL
Broadcasting House, Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government