Tender

Design Research Framework II

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

22 Jan 2019 at 11:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently undertaking a selective procurement process for its "Design Research Framework II" project, aimed at enhancing its design research capabilities across various online platforms. This initiative falls within the market research services industry and has a total contract value of £2,400,000. Interested parties must express their interest by registering on the BBC's BravoSolution e-Tendering portal before the tender period ends on 18 February 2019. The contract is set to commence on 12 July 2019 and will last until 11 July 2021, with potential deliveries required across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design research services to collaborate with the BBC, a leading global media organisation. Companies that possess expertise in market research, particularly those with innovative methodologies and technologies, would be well-suited to compete for a position on this framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as successful bidders will gain the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the BBC's digital offerings, thereby driving business growth through increased visibility and reputation in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Research Framework II

Notice Description

The BBC is launching a new multi-supplier design research framework. The new framework, Design Research Framework II, will provide the BBC with access to a range of specialist design research service providers. Successful service providers awarded a place on the framework will have experience and capability to meet all the BBC's distinct design research requirements. The framework will provide BBC with additional design research expertise through a framework of capable and qualified external service providers. The service providers will conduct design research services across the BBC's online portfolio including; News, Sport, Weather, Childrens, Education, Radio and Music, iPlayer, Interactive TV, Homepage, alongside the systems and services that power these projects. Design research ensures the audience are at the heart of the BBC online, taking insights and using them to empower decision-making and create products that our audience love to use. Service providers will work on a range of projects, including research when no internal resource is available, or where a distinct specialism and/or technology of an external service provider is required. 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, 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 Bravo e-Tendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f702732-ef79-44ea-8c3b-3d7a4b5bf53d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a34801-41d9-4e30-92a8-3086257d0f8e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jul 2019 - 11 Jul 2021 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
W12 7TP
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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