Planning

E-Commerce Hosting & Management, Fulfilment & Stock Holding for Children in Need

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Aug 2020 at 11:48

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2020 at 13:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a procurement process for "E-Commerce Hosting & Management, Fulfilment & Stock Holding for Children in Need," aimed at enhancing their e-commerce capabilities. Currently in the planning stage, this tender will consider external providers for website hosting, stock holding, and order fulfilment services. Interested parties must submit their applications by 5th August 2020 at 14:00 (UK Time), with queries regarding the tender accepted until 29th July 2020. The services will support the BBC CiN Ltd e-commerce website, crucial for their charity work across various regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in e-commerce solutions, digital logistics, and fulfilment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on affordability and demand-based pricing. Companies capable of delivering rapid order despatch and comprehensive reporting on sales and stock levels will find a competitive advantage in this tender, making it an attractive bidding opportunity for relevant providers in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Commerce Hosting & Management, Fulfilment & Stock Holding for Children in Need

Notice Description

BBC CiN is considering the capabilities, services and software platforms of an external provider to deliver specific website hosting, stock holding and fulfilment. The tools and services would be to support the needs of the BBC CiN Ltd e-commerce website, the fulfilment of orders for product and stock holding. The supplier for the BBC CiN e-commerce website, stock holding, and fulfilment would ideally be required to provide capabilities and services on a standard price basis that is dependent on the use and demand of the charity. The supplier would be required to supply online tools for the BBC which will include a range of platforms: a) Website Hosting b) Mobile web version c) Online portal for behind the e-commerce site and a portal for the fulfilment system Suppliers would be expected to have the capability to deliver the following: a) Website hosting and running the e-commerce website b) Stock holding c) Despatch all product orders d) Despatch all orders within 24 hours e) Process returns f) Provide regular detailed sales, despatch, returns and stock reports Additional information: Responses are invited for submission no later than - Wednesday 5th August 2020 at 14:00 (UK Time). Submissions should be made in PDF and MS Excel. Any queries should be sent to Jennifer Lodge, Trading and Ecommerce Executive. The deadline for queries is Wednesday 29th July at 14:00 (UK Time). Responses must be submitted via email to the following address: Jennifer.lodge@bbc.co.uk The BBC may request additional information, where required, should there be clarifications regarding any aspect of a response. Where relevant, respondents are invited to provide supporting material alongside their response. Any additional material should be clearly referenced, and serve the purpose of supporting the response, rather than a substitute for specific information requested by the BBC CiN.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23505eda-96e6-410d-8493-6dacf73bb36c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005255f6-a3c1-482a-97e4-576103161293
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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