Supply of Newspapers and Publications Subscription Services to the BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Newspapers and Publications Subscription Services to the BBC
Awarded 01 Nov 2018
Awarded01 Nov 2018
Value£6,500,000.00
SupplierMartin Lavell Ltd.
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryMiscellaneous
Ended 3y ago5y term
Awarded 1 Nov 2018Expired 31 Oct 2023
About
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) awarded a contract to Martin Lavell Ltd.
for the supply and delivery of newspapers and publications subscription services to major BBC locations.
The contract covers two lots: Lot 1 for hard copy daily newspapers and online subscription services, and Lot 2 for early edition newspapers.
Both lots were awarded under a single contract, with a total estimated value of £6.5 million over five years.
The contract term is three years from 1 November 2018 to 31 October 2021, with an option to extend by up to 24 months, for a maximum term of five years.
Lot 2 services commenced on 17 December 2018.
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