Tender

Resource Scheduling Solution

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

15 Jan 2019 at 14:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently seeking bids for a "Resource Scheduling Solution" as part of a significant technology and business change programme aimed at transforming operational efficiency. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for scheduling software, with an estimated value between £7,000,000 and £8,000,000 over an initial five-year term, starting from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2026, with the potential for a two-year extension. The tender is in the planning stage with submissions due by 15th February 2019. This is a selective procurement process conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scheduling software solutions and related services. Companies, particularly SMEs with experience in developing resource management tools for large organisations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of the BBC indicates that vendors should be prepared to demonstrate innovations that enhance operational processes, potentially leading to growth through long-term collaboration with a major public sector entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Resource Scheduling Solution

Notice Description

Sequence is a pan-BBC technology and business change programme which enables us to transform the way we operate by fundamentally changing how people's time and skills can be managed. As part of this programme the BBC wishes to procure and implement a pan-BBC resource scheduling solution. Please note that the OJEU value range for this procurement is 7 000 000 GBP - 8 000 000 GBP over the term plus extensions. Duration in months: 60 5 years initial term, the BBC may extend the duration of the contract, by up to a further 2 years. 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-a3809d36-a957-473f-918f-a59751a8d4f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5080f5c-0cff-498f-9632-ec31a2625763
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48332000 - Scheduling software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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