Tender

Radio Studio Visualisation

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 16:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Radio Studio Visualisation" in the industry category of radio studio or equipment services (CPV: 92214000). The procurement process invites bids for the visualisation of six radio studios located in Edinburgh, Newcastle, Southampton, Blackburn, Leeds, and Stoke-on-Trent. This open procedure, which began on 11th February 2025, has a deadline set for 14th March 2025 at 14:00 GMT. The contract is valued at £240,000 and will commence on 10th April 2025, running until 10th April 2027. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prestigious organisation like the BBC. Companies specialising in radio studio design, audio-visual integration, and content recording will find this tender particularly lucrative. The project involves not just the technical aspects of studio visualisation but also a collaborative effort with technology, marketing, and editorial sectors to create engaging audiovisual content that can enhance audience interaction and growth. Thus, businesses with expertise in multidisciplinary project management and innovative design solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radio Studio Visualisation

Notice Description

The BBC is tendering for a radio studio set designer to help visualise six radio studios across the UK. Visualisation allows audio content to be recorded or seen live by the public. It offers audiences a further way to engage with audio content, historically unseen and simply heard on the radio. Locations include Edinburgh, Newcastle, Southampton, Blackburn, Leeds and Stoke-on-Trent. Music stations such as Radio 1 and Radio 2 now regularly capture visualised content from their programmes to share on social media and iPlayer to extend reach beyond linear and Sounds. Visualisation allows audio content to be recorded or seen live by the public. It offers audiences a further way to engage with audio content, historically unseen and simply heard on the radio. The overall project brings together technology, marketing and editorial to deliver an agreed design template. Locations have been chosen against a number of criteria, including audience size, sport reach, origination of shared programming and potential for audience growth. * * All questions relating to this tender should be submitted via the BBC's eSourcing portal at https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk * * Additional information: All questions relating to this tender should be submitted via the BBC's eSourcing portal at https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk. Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing 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 Jaggaer eSourcing help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713154fb-c8dc-48d1-90f6-3293e917fa68
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92214000 - Radio studio or equipment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2027 2-3 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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