For background, a tender process means the BBC will start a bidding process, asking production companies to pitch for the rights to produce the show. In recent year, Bad Wolf has co-produced the series in partnership with BBC Studios Productions, but that is not expected to be the case going forward.
Deadline's report notes that the six-month timeline is based on the length of time taken over the Casualty deal, when that show was also put out to tender.
Based on this, the publication notes that industry insiders think the show won’t return until 2028 at the very earliest, and that even this is considered an outside bet. One producer told the publication that Doctor Who could be rested for up to five years, which would mean a 2030 release date for a new season.
On the more positive end of responses, a person close to Doctor Who in recent years said: "If you look at the longevity of Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek, these are valuable commodities over generations. The BBC is lucky to have one of these, and this should be no more than a bump in the road if they approach it properly."
When the decision to put Doctor Who out to tender was announced, alongside the cancellation of the previously announced 2026 Christmas special, the BBC said in a statement: "Doctor Who remains an important part of the BBC and this tender underpins the BBC’s continued commitment to Doctor Who ensuring audiences will enjoy the show for years to come."
In the post, he wrote: "And so GOODBYE from me to Doctor Who but HELLO to a big new future for the show, as the BBC announces it’s putting the show out to tender.
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