Planning

Request for Information: BBC Authoritative Internet DNS Solution

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

29 Nov 2024 at 11:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information: BBC Authoritative Internet DNS Solution." This process falls under the industry category of "Internet domain names" (CPV code 72417000) and is aimed at sourcing solutions related to authoritative internet DNS services. The end of the engagement period is set for 15 January 2025. The BBC is seeking preliminary information to inform a potential future procurement exercise. This initiative is set to impact locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers should engage through the BBC’s eSourcing portal as detailed in the engagement notice.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in the domain naming industry, particularly those with innovative and comprehensive DNS solutions. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the BBC aims to understand the landscape of available technological solutions, their costs, and implementation challenges. Businesses capable of providing reliable, scalable, and adaptable DNS solutions will find this an excellent opportunity to establish or expand their relationship with the BBC, potentially influencing the broadcaster's future procurement strategies and operational efficiencies in the internet domain arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information: BBC Authoritative Internet DNS Solution

Notice Description

This is a Request for Information ('RFI') in relation to a 'BBC Authoritative Internet DNS Solution'. The BBC would welcome responses to this RFI in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential procurement exercise. Responding to this RFI will allow the BBC to build an understanding of current solutions available in the marketplace, and gain feedback on: 1. the availability of solutions in the marketplace; 2. whether there is one solution to meet the needs, or whether these would need to be met by differing solutions; 3. whether functionality not currently met is on a supplier's roadmap and any cost/timescales associated with building it in; 4. indicative costs and timescales for the on boarding of the solution; 5. support of solution; and 6. any barriers to the implementation of the product/solution. Should you choose to respond to this RFI, the BBC will take on board all other responses to the RFI when shaping any future procurement activity. For the avoidance of doubt, any information provided to the BBC in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential and non-binding. No contract will be awarded as a consequence of this RFI process, however, the BBC anticipates launching a procurement opportunity in the near future. Responding to this RFI is not a prerequisite for participation in a subsequent procurement, nor does it give any advantage in that procurement. The BBC would welcome responses to this RFI in order that the BBC can build an understanding regarding the current and future provision of the project. * * Please submit all questions in relation to this RFI via the BBC's eSourcing portal * * Instructions on how to register and gain access to the portal can be found under 'More Information'. Additional information: All questions in relation to this RFI should be submitted via the BBC's eSourcing portal. Instructions on how to register and gain access to the portal are shown below: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing 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 RFI: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the PQQs Open to all Suppliers link. 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/RFI to access the content. 2.4 - Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/RFI into your My PQQs 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 Details box. 3. Responding to the RFI: 3.1 - Click My Response under PQQ 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 RFI. 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 eSourcing help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8835b1f1-f2a2-4ec7-ad3e-395b5eea74d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f033533-bbcd-4d01-8623-9dffd87b5e0b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72417000 - Internet domain names

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
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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