Award

Data Catalogue

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Dec 2024 at 10:29

Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has awarded a contract for a Data Catalogue to Alation Inc. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 72322000, which pertains to data management services. The procurement process, following an open procedure above the threshold, has completed its award stage as of 8th October 2024 with a contract value of £1,200,000. The contract, starting on 11th November 2024, runs through to 10th November 2031, inclusive of an initial five-year term with an optional 24-month extension period. This project covers multiple delivery regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for those in the data management sector. Firms capable of delivering robust data catalogue tools that support the objectives of connected, discoverable, and governed data are ideally suited. While Alation Inc. has secured the contract, the details of the tender process showcase the BBC's commitment to partnering with businesses that drive innovation in digital media and data governance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider similar opportunities in future tenders, as the procurement method was tailored to be inclusive to SMEs.

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Notice Title

Data Catalogue

Notice Description

The BBC requires a Data Catalogue. This requirement sits with BBC Product Group and specifically the Data Governance team. Product Group's vision is to 'create the world's first digital media organisation with public service at its heart' and Data Governance support this with their vision for 'trusted data to support a data informed BBC.' The Data Governance team has a pan BBC remit. The Data Catalogue tool will enable the BBC to meet their objective of 'connected, discoverable and governed data.' The Data Governance team will have primary responsibility for implementing and maintaining the tool. The contract has an initial 5 year term, plus an additional optional 24 month extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91abb65d-b8a2-4617-b82c-c8c6d6b6e4c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0725414-ad63-41d5-809a-5b956f8fc4f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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