Award

Digital Accessibility Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2025 at 16:01

Tender

22 Aug 2024 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has awarded a framework for Digital Accessibility Services to two suppliers, Nexer Digital and Nomensa Ltd, under an open procedure. The services include accessibility training, consultancy, and inclusive design reviews, with a focus on industry and BBC guidelines. The contract, valued between £400,000 and £600,000, spans from 13 January 2025 to 12 January 2029. The procurement was classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, with delivery in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital accessibility and IT services. It is particularly suited for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive training, consultancy, and design review services. The contract's four-year term provides stability and the potential for recurring business, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Digital Accessibility Services

Notice Description

The BBC has Awarded a Framework to two suppliers, who will be providing a range of services including but not limited to Accessibility Training and Learning, Accessibility Consultancy, Accessibility and Inclusive Design reviews against industry and BBC accessibility guidelines and standards as well as support with non W3C complaint technologies. The spend range over the 4 year term is between PS400,000 to PS600,000 The spend ranges are not committed spend ranges, and are therefore "only an estimation" of spend that could be made through the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9eca0c7-5ec2-440c-9370-30379c38e97d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d728dbe-6e3a-4455-9a3c-2a3c90bb081a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
NEW BROADCASTING HOUSE, PORTLAND PLACE, 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NEXER DIGITAL

NOMENSA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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