Two Year Fixed Period Contract GFX Services

Concepts

• isle of lewis
• television production
• year
• creative services
• two year fixed period contract gfx services
• two
• gfx
• bbc alba promos
• bbc alba graphics
• mg alba team

Location

MG ALBA’s main offices are based in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis but we welcome tender submissions from those willing to work remotely

Description

Applications are invited from experienced and innovative post-production & creative edit houses in order to fulfil graphics and creative services for BBC ALBA’s linear schedule and digital platforms. We seek a partner capable of delivering high-quality, accurate, engaging, and cohesive materials that align with our brand vision and marketing objectives. The contract will begin on 1st October 2024.

Total Quantity or Scope

The services sought are: Interstitials Delivery Services - Assembly and delivery of interstitials in weekly packages, offline and online (approximately 60 hours per annum, with all assets pre-existing); - The overlaying of BBC ALBA graphics and livery, audio and music onto BBC ALBA promos and trailers of varying lengths; - The creation of menus, other programme pointers and other presentational elements; - Timely, accurate and efficient delivery of all interstitial packages + deliverables consistently throughout the year; - Review and develop efficiency of systems within 6 months of contract start date, including automation where possible; - Provide robust backup/resilience; and - Versatile and responsive to delivery deadlines. Creative Services: - Concept, Ideation and Editing of engaging promos & trailers of varying lengths for linear & digital platforms; - End to end creation of multi-platform promotional assets for use on linear & digital platforms, including: - Leading on concept & ideation in response to briefs from marketing / digital team; - Working with MG ALBA colleagues to develop ideas, adapt and optimize for specific platforms; and - Deliver approximately 2x multi-platform video campaigns per month, including platform-specific versioning & graphics. - Monthly creative meeting with MG ALBA team for ideation / forward planning; and - Up to 5 showreels of approximately 5 mins per year. Deliverables / Outcomes The outcomes/key results sought are: - Timely and accurate delivery of interstitial materials to Playout; - Increase in engaging, innovative and effective video campaigns across all BBC ALBA platforms; - Delivery of up to 2x bespoke multiplatform campaigns per month, of varying durations, in line with BBC ALBA Marketing strategy; - Delivery of up to 5x showreels per year (approximately 5 minutes); and - Efficient & Streamlined process with MG ALBA staff & external suppliers Measurable KPIs will be agreed upon appointment of successful tenderer to ensure outcomes are being met.

CPV Codes

• 92221000 - Television production services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

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