Planning

Production Accounting Systems for BBC Studios.

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

16 Apr 2019 at 11:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Production Accounting Systems for BBC Studios." This tender focuses on financial analysis and accounting software packages applicable to the media sector. The engagement end date is set for 24 April 2019, and interested parties are encouraged to participate by registering on the BravoSolution portal. The project encompasses productions based in the United Kingdom and could potentially cover multiple productions with substantial budgets, specifically targeting the Natural History Unit of BBC Studios.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for software firms, particularly those specialising in financial and accounting solutions, to expand their business footprint within the broadcasting industry. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as they may offer innovative solutions tailored to meet the needs of the BBC's production teams. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their software's capabilities for managing complex financials in a fast-paced production environment will be well-positioned to compete and thrive in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Production Accounting Systems for BBC Studios.

Notice Description

This RFI is specific to SPV productions, in particular for the BBC Studios Natural History Unit productions not currently using the corporate accounting system. This equates to at least 6 productions with budgets of PS1m+ per hour There is the potential to expand at a later date to include BBC Studios Scripted productions currently operating off the corporate accounting system The aim of this RFI is to understand which production accounting software packages are currently active in the UK market. 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-b5fd17-893acf8f-cbfe-4240-bada-ba4ed64b8ad1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a39014b-bc6c-42ab-b83d-8d5800077c89
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 2019Expired
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
W12 7TQ
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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