Tender

Children in Need Online Donation Platform

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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23 Apr 2025 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the procurement stage for an Online Donation Platform for BBC Children in Need. This public tender, classified under the industry category of "Computer platforms" (CPV code: 30211300), involves developing and hosting a year-round online donation platform with heightened activity during special TV events. The tender, which uses an open procedure and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), spans multiple locations including the UK and wider regions. The tender amendment deadline is set for 16th May 2025. The contract is slated to commence on 1st October 2025 and last until 30th June 2028, with potential extensions. The estimated contract value is £1,000,000 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for tech-focused SMEs capable of developing and maintaining robust online systems. A business adept in creating secure and scalable platforms would be well-suited to bid, as the contract includes aspects of continual monitoring, technical support, and collaboration with the BBC for seamless operation during fundraising events. Successful participation in this tender could provide a significant growth opportunity for firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the area of public service digital infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children in Need Online Donation Platform

Notice Description

BBC Children in Need is seeking to procure an Online Donation Platform, a detailed specification is set out in Section C - Specification of Requirement. BBC CiN requires a supplier to develop and host an online donation platform which will receive payments from donors and fundraisers year-round. The platform will be live throughout the year, with the main promotion during the Appeal Night of TV, which drives tens of thousands of donations through the page on the Friday and the following weekend, in a pattern of peaks and troughs relative to the broadcast content. The platform receives additional promotion on special programmes outside of the main Appeal Show (such as The One Show Challenge Squad, Countryfile Ramble, etc.) which require continual monitoring. The Supplier will make available appropriate staff for set-up, testing, technical support, responding to BBC CiN queries, post-show reviews, and any other assistance that is required. The platform will go live on 1st October 2025 and remain live until the contract ends on 30th June 2028, with the potential to be extended up to three times, each for a twelve month period. Estimated value is based on the maximum contract term of 6 years. The contract will have a term of approximately 3 years commencing on 6th June 2025 and ending on 30th June 2028. The contract may be extended at BBC CiN 's discretion by up to a further three years, in 12 month increments. If BBC CiN wishes to exercise this option, it will give written notice to the successful provider no later than 3 months prior to the end of the then current term. Additional information: nstructions on how to register and gain access to the portal can be found below: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing 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 ITT: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the PQQs Open to all Suppliers link. 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 PQQs 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 ITT: 3.1 - Click My Response under PQQ 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 RFI. 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 eSourcing help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b1ed500-88ce-4983-b3eb-650a596c5182
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37effbeb-7b41-4cc1-bcdb-86087e4bd62f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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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