How to become a BBC supplier

The need to demonstrate value for money is central to our procurement strategy and cannot be achieved without the support of suppliers both large and small.  We rely on our suppliers to deliver excellence.  We constantly seek to improve, and expect our suppliers to play a major part in this process, sharing the goal of world class customer service.

Supplier selection is based on overall value for money.  Whilst price is important, we will always consider quality, reliability, safety, security, design, timely delivery, maintenance and after sales support for example before arriving at a decision which is the most economically advantageous to the BBC.

Potential suppliers must demonstrate their financial, commercial and technical capability to fully meet our contractual requirements.  We also look for a clear demonstration of commitment to: equal opportunities in employment; training of staff; environmental issues; and safe systems of working. Find out more about the importance of corporate social responsibility to the BBC.

If you're interested in supplying the BBC you can see what we are currently tendering for or check whether we have agreements or contracts in place in the following section.

Existing agreements and contracts

For many products and services, competitive agreements (frameworks) have been established at prices and levels of service which reflect aggregated BBC demand and in some instances firm contracts of committed spend have been established.  Details of a number of these are available on this site - to find out more select a category below:

Corporate services	Consultancy Finance Insurance services TV Licence fee
Logistics	Coaches Couriers Fleet Hotel & conference Road transport Shipping Travel
Marketing services	Advertising Audience services Design Exhibition equipment Fulfilment Market research Media planning and buying Print Promotional merchandise
People & resources	HR services Recruitment Staff benefits Training & development
Programme making	Aerial filming Diving filming Event management Graphics & animation Lighting Outside broadcast Post production Prompting equipment & services Prop provision Wet hire of broadcast production equipment
Property & workplace	Facilities management Office furniture Office services Stationery & office supplies Signs Utilities
Technology & broadcast equipment	Audio visual & semi-professional equipment Broadcast Broadcast systems integrators Components Production equipment dry hire Production equipment purchase Recording & storage media Technology Telephony Transmission services

If the goods or services that you supply are not on this list and you would like to find out if we have any agreements or contracts in place please contact us.  Where agreements or contracts are not in place or are subject to review their renewal will be subject to a formal competitive tender.  Further details can be found in the tender process section.