Award

Audience Interactive Toolset

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2021 at 10:50

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jan 2020 at 13:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is conducting a public procurement process for an "Audience Interactive Toolset," which falls under the services category, specifically in the field of interactive television. This initiative is at the award stage, having published the contract notice on 23 April 2021, following an initial tender period that concluded on 20 February 2020. The contract begins on 1 April 2021, with an expected duration of five years, culminating on 31 March 2026. The procurement was executed via an open procedure above threshold, and the estimated contract value is approximately £3,700,000 over the term.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social audience engagement technologies and services. Companies that have expertise in web-based tools that facilitate SMS and social media integration in live broadcasts will find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions for enhancing audience interaction through competitions, voting, and charity campaigns are encouraged to participate, as the BBC is actively looking for effective engagement tools to support its programming needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audience Interactive Toolset

Notice Description

The BBC is looking to purchase a web based "Social Audience Engagement Console/Software". Using SMS and Social Media is a highly important component of live Radio and TV programmes. Programme makers need tools/services that allow them to easily read, curate and use messages within their programmes. Programmes also run competitions, votes and charity campaigns. The Contract will have an initial term of 3 years following completion of the implementation. Volumes of messaging and users are available in the procurement documents. The total value of the contract in II.1.5 is based on an estimate of a total 5 year contract. 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-b5fd17-95d2240d-91f4-4928-8783-c1f9dbbcacc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f4ef93-4595-44d3-a76f-bdc5497d8eb1
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92225000 - Interactive television

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMIMOBILE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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