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Broadcast Content Recording Managed Service

OFCOM

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Award

25 Apr 2023 at 09:26

Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2022 at 16:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

OFOM has awarded a contract for the Broadcast Content Recording Managed Service to dB Broadcast Ltd. The contract, valued at £738,460 GBP, will run from April 24, 2023, to April 23, 2028. The service will provide a cloud-based solution for recording and managing broadcast content for Ofcom, allowing them to monitor and assess content, support hybrid working, and more. The procurement process was carried out using an open procedure.

Interested suppliers could view this opportunity as a chance to provide services related to radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in managing broadcast content and related services would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses looking to engage with a high-profile regulatory authority in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadcast Content Recording Managed Service

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE FOR Ofcom fully managed cloud service for Broadcast Content Recording. The Broadcast Content Recording Managed Service (BCRMS) will ensure that the specified channels are received, stored, and deleted according to requirements. The service will be a highly available cloud-based service offering internet accessible web-front end, with the ability to swap channels if required. All components required to receive, store, and present the content will be supported, maintained, and updated by the supplier. Ofcom require the BCRMS to live stream and continuously record up to 54 TV and radio channels and retain the content for 90 days to be able to handle and resolve complaints about broadcast content. The contract will ensure that Ofcom can continue to: - Rapidly assess content which has been complained about - Monitor content live and on request - Access content receivable via a range of methods/platforms - Support hybrid working - Change which channels are recorded at any one time in a timely way. - Export, save and share content The managed service must have the ability to receive the broadcast SD, HD and UHD feeds for all the pre-defined Free to Air, Satellite TV and Radio channels. The Service is expected to support recording of audio / video content in DVB-S and DVB-T formats. The channels are typically broadcast on the Freeview EPG, Sky platform EPG and occasionally via other satellite services receivable in the UK such as Hotbird and Eutelsat. The managed service will include all costs for the broadcast equipment required to deliver the managed service. This will include but is not limited to: Satellite Receivers, Free to Air Boxes, Sky Set-Top Boxes, Decryption equipment, Band 2 FM antennas, DAB antennas, and associated receivers/modules. The managed service must be capable of recording broadcast content at 1/4HD as a minimum, but Ofcom may decide to record the content to record content at 1/2HD.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9279d14b-9790-4405-a650-e58b9fe3e23c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346effa2-9173-4d24-b904-d0c908ae49e9
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£738,460 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£738,460 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DB BROADCAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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