Tender

Web/HTTP Performance Monitoring Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

09 Jul 2020 at 14:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently seeking proposals for its tender titled "Web/HTTP Performance Monitoring Services," aimed at enhancing the operational management of its IP-based services and networks. This contract, classified under IT services with a focus on consulting, software development, and internet support, is active and includes a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period concludes on 5th August 2020, with an initial contract duration set to commence on 1st March 2021 and potentially extend for two years, concluding by 28th February 2026. The project is designed for services across various locations, encompassing the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom, with a budget of £400,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software and IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in performance monitoring and interoperability of monitoring systems. Businesses well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative and flexible solutions in line with BBC's requirement for robust web monitoring capabilities. The ability to respond promptly and efficiently to the tendering process can further position these companies for growth and future collaborations with a high-profile organisation such as the BBC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Web/HTTP Performance Monitoring Services

Notice Description

BBC Design and Engineering's (D+E) Online Technology Group (OTG) is responsible for the operational management of all the BBC's internet protocol ('IP') based services, devices and networks across all platforms (including cloud, on-premise and virtual machines (VMs), and the performance of these services as perceived by BBC's end-users/audience. This includes responsibility for the BBC's owned infrastructure and presence in the public or private cloud and, within that operational management, the responsibility to attain an up time of 99.99 % for all BBC's IP based services. OTG is looking overall to create a flexible monitoring solution that is able to mix and match a number of interoperable monitoring products and hence allow BBC to use 'best of breed' products for each function and platform. Therefore, interoperability is key to BBC's web monitoring services requirements. Initial 3 year contract with a possible 2 year extension at the BBC's discretion. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Jaggaer e-Tendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc82163-d1a5-4dc0-a6d7-3e2e80e7db54
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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