Planning

Newspapers & Publications Subscription Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

07 Feb 2018 at 09:20

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Newspapers & Publications Subscription Services. This Request for Information (RFI) was published on 7th February 2018, and the deadline for responses is 16th February 2018 at 12:00 hours GMT. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2018 and run until 31st August 2023. The procurement falls under the CPV classification 22200000, which encompasses newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other regions, such as British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This RFI presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in publications and subscription services to engage with a prominent buyer like the BBC. Companies that can offer innovative approaches and understand the nuances of the media landscape will be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this RFI, businesses can influence the upcoming tender process, ensuring that they are aligned with the BBC's expectations and requirements, potentially leading to significant contract awards in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Newspapers & Publications Subscription Services

Notice Description

The BBC is issuing this Request for Information (RFI), seeking input from potential providers of Newspapers & Publications Subscription services, and related services. We are running this RFI in order to inform our thinking in shaping the contract and procurement we intend to put to market later this year. The BBC is interested to learn more about current and future market provisions, contracting approaches, potential improvements and innovations within the market. The BBC is interested in better understanding the types of services typically offered together by market players, thoughts on the proposed procurement approach, transition timescales, key commercial principles and developments in service provision. Your engagement with this RFI will allow the BBC to put the best possible package of services to market for tender, with the best terms acceptable to the market. It will also inform any subsequent procurement activity for services which may not remain in scope for this procurement Additional information: To take part in this RFI: 1 - Register your company on the Bravo Solution e-Tendering 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 (the RFI): 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, 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 Bravo e-Tendering help desk. Please note: The deadline for responding to the RFI is 16th February 2018 @12:00 hours GMT. This RFI is intended only to elicit information and inform the BBC's future strategy. Respondents to this RFI should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this RFI. Responding, or not responding, to this RFI will neither increase nor decrease any provider's chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent ITT. The BBC shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58e3a31f-f19d-44bf-b211-90a90050592b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae00354-9d86-4d20-a65d-9e0404fb7a49
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Mar 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
W12 7TS
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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