Award

Design Research Framework

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Dec 2023 at 12:41

TenderAmendment

08 Jun 2023 at 11:50

Tender

18 May 2023 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has awarded a contract for the "Design Research Framework" services, which involve design research and development. The contract is valued at £5,000,000 and will start on February 1, 2024, with completion by December 31, 2028. The procurement method used was a selective procedure above the threshold, and the location of the services is at Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide design research services to the BBC, focusing on user experience and design for online products and services. The procurement is suited for businesses in the research and development industry, particularly those with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, as well as specialist services such as children's, sports, and news. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this contract opportunity, which aims to enhance the BBC's online offerings through innovative design research solutions.

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Notice Title

Design Research Framework

Notice Description

The Contract is for Design Research services to be provided for the BBC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-195774a5-8fd0-40a9-a457-90054304186b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c25f0714-b28c-40a3-b0ed-657b0263884f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

2CV

BEANO STUDIOS

BIG MOTIVE

CLASS35

DESIGNIT

ERNST & YOUNG

HUMAN8

MTM LONDON

NOMENSA

SPOTLESS INTERACTIVE

SYSTEM CONCEPTS

THE PINEAPPLE LOUNGE

WHAT PEOPLE WANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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