Award

International Bureaux Managed Video Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Award

04 Mar 2022 at 12:35

Award Notice
Tender

30 Apr 2021 at 08:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking a single supplier to provide managed HD video services for its "International Bureaux Managed Video Services" contract. This procurement process falls under the IT services sector, with a total contract value of £1,480,000. The tender period concluded on 31st May 2021, and the contract commenced on 1st September 2021, running for an initial term of three years, with an option for an additional year. Interested suppliers must register on the BBC’s e-Tendering portal and adhere to the defined procurement methods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal opportunity to enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a prestigious buyer like the BBC. Suppliers who can provide robust video transmission solutions across various international locations will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Bureaux Managed Video Services

Notice Description

The BBC is looking for a single supplier to provide a series of managed HD video paths from a number of fixed international sites to London Broadcasting House (LBH). The initial contract term will be for 3 years with the option to extend by up to an additional 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a13036fe-c873-4d69-888c-9637f4edb743
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a26ac7-9862-4c30-aff5-e037afb80930
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open (FTS)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2022 - 26 Jan 2026 4-5 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

TATA COMMUNICATIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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