Planning

Procurement eSourcing & Spend Analytics RFI

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

18 Jul 2017 at 08:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently at the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Procurement eSourcing & Spend Analytics RFI." This initiative falls under the procurement software package industry category and aims to seek input from potential providers or developers in this field. The deadline for interested suppliers to respond to the RFI is set for 14 August 2017 at 12:00 BST, and the main contact for this process is Steve Pannell, who can be reached via email at steve.pannell@bbc.co.uk. The procurement method utilised for this process is a Request for Information (RFI).

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in eProcurement, eSourcing solutions, and related technologies to engage with the BBC's initiatives. Specifically, companies that offer comprehensive source-to-contract solutions or those focused on standalone capabilities such as eAuction, Contract Management, or Spend Analytics will be well-positioned to respond. As the BBC looks to understand market innovations, organisations interested in expanding their presence in the public sector and enhancing their service offerings should consider participating in this RFI process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement eSourcing & Spend Analytics RFI

Notice Description

The BBC is issuing this Request for Information (RFI), seeking input from potential providers or developers of Procurement eSourcing solutions. In many respects, the BBC is already familiar with standard eProcurement and eSourcing technologies but is interested to learn more about current and future innovations in the market. The BBC is interested in better understanding what is available in the marketplace and is interested to learn more from organisations able to provide full source to contract solutions (eSourcing, eTendering, eEvaluation, eAuctions, Market Engagement, Contract Management etc.), as well as from suppliers who specialise or address just the provision of standalone eAuction or Contract Management or Spend Analytics capability. Additional information: To take part in this RFI: 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, 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. Please note: The deadline for responding to the the RFI is 14 August 2017 @12:00 hours BST. This RFI is intended only to elicit information and inform the BBC's future strategy. Responders to this RFI should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this RFI. Responding, or not responding, to this RFI will neither increase nor decrease any provider's chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent ITT. The BBC shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3759f96-3457-464e-a935-4c2b92841e75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b255d18-6de8-4d7d-b779-34b046275032
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
W12 7TS
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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