Frequently asked questions
1. Who do I contact about becoming a supplier?
2. We are only a small organisation so do we need to take part in tenders?
3. We missed the tender can we still work with the BBC?
4. What are the EU Public Procurement Regulations?
5. How do we get paid or what to do if we are having trouble getting paid?
6. What is e-invoicing and how can we get involved?
7. How does the BBC ensure its suppliers are environmentally responsible?
8. What are the BBC's requirements regarding trading on the internet?
9. What do I need to know about Freedom of Information?
10. What ethical code do BBC Procurement follow?
1. Who do I contact about becoming a supplier?
Firstly check our existing agreements and contracts. If the goods and services that you supply are not on this list please contact us.
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2. We are only a small organisation so do we need to take part in tenders?
Any organisation wishing to become a supplier to the BBC, regardless of size, must take part in the tender process.
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3. We missed the tender can we still work with the BBC?
If the tender was conducted under the Public Procurement Regulations then you cannot supply the BBC.
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4. What are the EU Public Procurement Regulations?
You can read about the Public Procurement Regulations, and where they apply, in the tender process section.
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5. How do we get paid or what to do if we are having trouble getting paid?
It is BBC policy to pay all sums due to its suppliers by the end of the month following that in which the invoice is dated. For further information read the getting paid section.
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6. What is e-invoicing and how can we get involved?
You can read more on this in the getting paid section.
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7. How does the BBC ensure its suppliers are environmentally responsible?
Our tender process includes evaluation of their approach to corporate social responsibility.
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8. What are the BBC's requirements regarding trading on the internet?
Technology, including security requirements, are specified as part of the tender process.
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9. What do I need to know about Freedom of Information?
The Freedom of Information act came into force in January 2005. For more information visit the freedom of information section.
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10. What ethical code do BBC Procurement follow?
We follow the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) code of practice. To find out more about this you can download the Ethical Business Practice (June 03) document from the CIPS website.
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