Tender

Design Research Participant Recruitment

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

13 Nov 2019 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is conducting a tender titled "Design Research Participant Recruitment", aimed at establishing a framework with recruitment agencies that will assist in identifying and providing participants for design research on its online products and services. This tender falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, particularly focusing on areas such as social research. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, with a submission deadline set for 6 December 2019. The total budget for this project ranges from £200,000 to £600,000, and services will be required across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in research and user recruitment services. Companies with expertise in design research methodologies and a robust network for participant recruitment will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the procurement's alignment with promoting diverse competition. With the BBC's extensive product portfolio, successful agencies may establish long-term partnerships for ongoing research needs, thus fostering business growth and revenue expansion.

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Notice Title

Design Research Participant Recruitment

Notice Description

The BBC intends to establish a framework of recruitment agencies, who will provide participants for the BBC to conduct design research on its online products and services The agencies on the framework will identify, recruit and deliver participants for a range of design research methodologies. Agencies will required to work across the BBC's product portfolio including, but not limited to: News, Sport, Weather, Children's, Education, Sounds, iPlayer, Interactive TV and Homepage. NB - This opportunity is not for general recruitment services of personnel. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1) Register your company on the Bravo Solution 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-928e5167-c3c7-4102-a55a-5922eda9086f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c0f20f-1cbf-4918-a995-a2ab375c4552
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79315000 - Social research 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
13 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 4 Feb 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
WHITE CITY PLACE - WHITE CITY - 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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