Tender

Audience Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

09 Jun 2017 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently conducting a tender for Audience Services, which falls within the call centre services industry sector. This procurement process is in the tender stage and is set to close on 10th July 2017, at 23:59. The contract is valued at approximately £35 million, with a minimum value of £30 million. The contract period is expected to commence on 2nd April 2019 and will last until 1st April 2024. Interested suppliers must register on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal to express their interest and participate in the bidding process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the customer service and technology sectors, particularly those experienced in managing call centres and providing support via various communication channels. Companies that excel in high-volume customer interactions and have a robust understanding of technological support services will find this contract appealing. Engaging with the BBC can enhance a company’s visibility and strengthen its market positioning in the competitive landscape of public service contracts.

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Notice Title

Audience Services

Notice Description

BBC Audience Services is the 'front door' for the public when contacting the BBC. The contact centre covers a wide range of services for the BBC - 17 in all - ranging from the high profile Complaints service (regulated by Ofcom) through technology support services (such as Reception Advice and iPlayer support) to more light hearted and heart-warming services (such as Enquiries or Appreciations). We are available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year, utilising various contact channels - both traditional (phone, webform, letters) and emerging (webchat, social media). Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution 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: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5af66221-4ab6-494e-8c0c-434678ef8443
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8cd69cf-8118-421d-a599-7d7538bddddc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 1 Apr 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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