Tender

Digital Services Framework IV (DSF IV)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

16 Jun 2020 at 08:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a procurement process titled "Digital Services Framework IV (DSF IV)," aimed at developing a framework of suppliers for bespoke digital services. This tender falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 16 July 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 20 October 2020 and will initially last for 24 months, with the possibility of extensions totalling an additional 24 months. The estimated total value of the framework is approximately £12 million, with an annual value between £500,000 and £3 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in various areas of digital services, including web and mobile app development, data science, and UX design. Suppliers that demonstrate capability in at least three of the eight specified categories will be well-positioned to secure a place on the framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative solutions to the BBC's diverse digital portfolio, which encompasses children's services, news, sports, and more. Engaging with this procurement can provide a strategic avenue for business growth in a competitive and evolving market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Services Framework IV (DSF IV)

Notice Description

The BBC requires a framework of suppliers to provide bespoke digital services and solutions for the following eight digital services categories: web development, mobile app development, backend development, third party maintenance, emerging technologies, data science and machine learning, design and UX and host and operate. Suppliers responding to this tender will be required to apply for and be successfully awarded a minimum of three of these digital services categories in order to secure a place on the framework. Suppliers may be required to work across the BBC's digital portfolio including, but not limited to, childrens and education, news, sport, sounds, home, iPlayer and TV. Suppliers may also be required to provide services across a variety of bespoke internal staff facing or other user-facing applications. Following the conclusion of this procurement process the BBC will award suppliers passing a minimum of three digital services categories with a framework agreement. The framework agreement(s) will have an initial term of 24 months commencing on 20 October 2020 and ending on 19 October 2022. The BBC may apply multiple extensions to the initial term and such extensions shall not exceed a combined total of 24 months. The value detailed in II.1.5) is the total estimated framework value, we anticipate that the annual value will be between approximately GBP 500 000 to GBP 3 m. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps 1) register your company on the Jaggaer eTendering 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 eTendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba74a45-fd2d-4aa7-87c1-bfee9cdc24b5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2020 - 19 Oct 2024 4-5 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
Maria Larkin
Contact Email
maria.larkin@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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