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Music Library and Auto Recognition

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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04 Dec 2020 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Music Library and Auto Recognition" was conducted by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). This contract falls within the radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment industry category. The procurement method employed was a selective tendering process through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period commenced on 3rd August 2020 and extends until 4th August 2027, with the tender phase concluding on 8th December 2019. The contract value is set at £3,500,000, with the delivery address located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in media and music services. Businesses that provide music libraries or develop audio recognition technologies may find this contract aligns well with their offerings. The procurement's focus on automating music reporting and providing comprehensive music access means that suppliers capable of innovating within these areas will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Music Library and Auto Recognition

Notice Description

1) A music library service consisting of both media and metadata to: (a) enable content makers to search and download music for use in their programmes/content; (b) access a complete set of metadata required for subsequent reporting; (c) manage clearance information/usage restrictions and/or prevent usage if music is not cleared 2) A music auto-recognition service to: (a) automate music reporting; (b) deploy (the service) pre-publication/transmission e.g. for pre-recorded content destined for both linear transmission and non linear publication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20c27f11-db24-494a-851a-529ee7440ad9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea41fc74-2bb7-4675-b123-62c99ce7ed9d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 4 Aug 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUNDMOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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