Radio TT

Summary

The requester sought documentation regarding the 2019 tender process for radio broadcasting of the Isle of Man TT and associated events. The Department for Enterprise disclosed tender criteria, invitations, agreements, and adverts, but noted that no contract was awarded due to the cancellation of all events between 2020 and 2021.

Key Facts

• No contract was awarded under the 2019 procurement process because the events were cancelled.
• The 2020 TT Races were cancelled on 16th March 2020 due to the global pandemic.
• The 2020 Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix were cancelled on 4th May 2020.
• The 2021 TT Races were cancelled on 30th November 2020.
• The 2021 Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix were cancelled on 10th March 2021.

Data Disclosed

• 1778685
• 2019
• 16th March 2020
• 4th May 2020
• 30th November 2020
• 10th March 2021
• 2020
• 2021
• 3 pages
• 1 document

Original Request

I seek the publication of all documentation relating to the tender process undertaken by the department in 2019 for the radio broadcasting of the TT and all other associated events. This includes who submitted tenders, which was the preferred tender and whether that tender has been awarded in light of the cancelled events.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Subsequently, on 16th March 2020, the 2020 TT Races was cancelled due to the global pandemic. On 4th May 2020, the 2020 Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix were cancelled. On 30th November 2020 the 2021 TT Races was cancelled and on the 10th March 2021 the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix were cancelled. As a result, no contract award has or will be made under this procurement process.

The Department is currently evaluating its plans for the provision of Radio Broadcast Services and will shortly be making its recommendation for the future provision of the services to its political members for consideration.

Attached are the following documents which relate to the tender in question:

1. Tender evaluation criteria
2. Invitation to tender
3. Broadcasting agreement
4. Web advert.

Please quote the reference number 1778685 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely