Planning

BBC Product Group Partner Integration Hub RFI

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

21 Apr 2022 at 10:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "BBC Product Group Partner Integration Hub RFI." This procurement is focused on the industry of networking, internet, and intranet software packages and is located in London, England. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 20th May 2022, following which further steps may be taken. The existing system is intended to be improved through a more maintainable solution, and prospective suppliers are invited to engage through the BBC's e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in software development, particularly those with experience in integrations with platforms like Salesforce and Atlassian Jira. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous as they can showcase their innovative solutions to enhance the BBC's device certification process. Companies that can provide streamlined and efficient integration services are strongly encouraged to participate in this process to potentially support the BBC’s goals while fostering their own growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC Product Group Partner Integration Hub RFI

Notice Description

The BBC works closely with its partners to ensure our audience are given the highest quality experience possible when using our iPlayer and Sounds products and consuming BBC content. To ensure this experience meets the high standards now and in the future of what is expected, device manufacturers are obliged to adhere to a detailed technical certification process managed in conjunction by the BBC. This process is managed today via an online web application which allows partners to provide information on new devices which require certification, submit automated tests results and submit booking requests for device certification test slot with the internal engineering team at the BBC (booking is key as physical devices are sent to BBC premises for final certification testing and the BBC has a finite test capacity). The existing legacy platform has deep bespoke integrations into both Salesforce (device management and booking) and Atlassian Jira (issue tracking and reporting). Due to the complexity of these bespoke integrations we are experiencing an increasing technical overhead managing and maintaining the system and are keen to move to a more maintainable solution. As such we are exploring options to replace the existing system with a new application which retains Jira integration to serve our needs better today and provide a platform for future enhancements to the process. Additional information: Please find the RFI on the BBC Procurement Portal. For the avoidance of doubt, no contract will be awarded as a consequence of this RFI process; however, the BBC may launch a procurement opportunity in the near future. Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 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 tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs/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 PQQ/ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/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 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ/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, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/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 Jaggaer eSourcing help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40d83cc1-1e76-4ae1-aa4a-9b4d4310c759
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c3bb63b-7054-42fe-a179-fc91296f43a2
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2022Expired
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
Mary Coogan
Contact Email
mary.coogan@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 7TQ
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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