Tender

BBC Picture and Asset Portal

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

14 Sep 2020 at 13:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking a supplier for the "BBC Picture and Asset Portal," a project aimed at enhancing digital asset management for various BBC departments. This tender falls under the services category and is classified as database services (CPV Code: 72320000). The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 9th October 2020. The contract, valued at £600,000, will commence on 25th January 2021 and may extend for an additional two years. Suppliers interested in participating must register on the BravoSolution eTendering portal to express their interest and respond to the tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital asset management and related software solutions. Companies that can provide innovative database services and systems capable of supporting both internal and external asset distribution will be particularly well-suited for this competitive procedure with negotiation. Engaging with this tender could potentially enhance their business profile with a reputable organisation like the BBC and facilitate long-term growth through a substantial contract value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC Picture and Asset Portal

Notice Description

The BBC Creative Pictures Team, BBC Archives and BBC Partner Marketing all use online digital asset management (DAM) systems to receive, distribute and sell BBC photographs and marketing assets both internally within the BBC and to external clients via web portals. We are seeking a single supplier to meet our requirements. The new system should allow us to upload, receive and categorise digital assets and to make them available both internally within the BBC and to external clients with or without a licence charge as appropriate. Three-year contract with the option to extend by up to 2 years. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps 1) Register your company on the BravoSolution 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 Bravo 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/4b01129c-e66d-4848-ad84-36d196ac80c9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (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

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2021 - 24 Jan 2026 Over 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
Paul Hurley
Contact Email
paul.hurley@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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