Tender

Online Information Services.

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

07 Mar 2019 at 08:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently conducting an open tender for an Online Information Services contract, valued at £1,350,000. This procurement falls within the services category and is targeted at suppliers capable of providing a web-based application with access to various news sources, including UK and international newspapers. The tender was published on 7th March 2019, with a submission deadline set for 2nd April 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 31st August 2019 and will run until 30th August 2024, with delivery addresses spanning across several regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for technology and information service providers, especially those that offer software packages and information systems. Businesses that specialise in developing or supplying news information services, particularly those with an existing off-the-shelf application, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enabling them to leverage this contract for potential growth and to expand their market presence within the information services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Information Services.

Notice Description

The BBC is seeking a Supplier to provide an Online News Information Service. The Supplier shall provide an existing "off-the shelf" web-based application with access to current content and an extensive archive. The service must include access to a wide range of searchable full text content including major United Kingdom national and regional newspapers, international newspapers, magazines, specialist titles and other sources. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution 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 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 ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your '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 ' ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under ' 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, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the 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 Bravo e-Tendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12a2c49d-1780-4e8b-9df4-7b6a9f5827aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc934712-88d8-4f8d-8400-324b13e60ea1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2024 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
W12 7TS
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
College Park & Old Oak
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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