Award of TV Licensing PR Services to Six Agencies by BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of TV Licensing PR Services to Six Agencies by BBC
Awarded 31 Mar 2019
Awarded31 Mar 2019
Value£2,500,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 2y 7mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2019Expired 31 Mar 2024
About
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) awarded a contract to Fleishman-Hillard Group Ltd, Spotty Dog Communications Ltd, Aberfield Communications, Equinox, Stein IAS Holdings Limited trading as Smarts Communicate Ltd, and MCE Public Relations for TV Licensing PR services.
The contract, valued at £2,500,000, involves six PR agencies working as a network to deliver a strategic programme of TV Licensing communications via press, stakeholder, and social media, leveraging their knowledge of specific nations or regions.
The requirement was divided into six geographically focused lots: London and the South East; Midlands and East Anglia; Northern England; Wales; Scotland; and Northern Ireland.
Communications work in South West England will be undertaken by a BBC staff member who will collaborate with the agencies.
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Award of TV Licensing PR Services to Six Agencies by BBC
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