Tender

Market Research Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

09 Aug 2018 at 10:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking to appoint a range of agencies for a tender titled "Market Research Services," falling under the market research services category. This open procurement process is currently active and will conclude on 7th September 2018. The value range for this procurement is between £30 million to £50 million, with an initial contract period of three years, extendable up to twelve months. The services are expected to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories, reflecting the BBC's commitment to engaging diverse audiences.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in market research, strategy development, and audience engagement. Companies that demonstrate expertise in reaching youth demographics and adapting to evolving content consumption patterns will be especially well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is open to a wide range of suppliers, promoting inclusivity and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Research Services

Notice Description

Market Research is commissioned for a variety of purposes within the BBC, across the full range of different audiences for its programmes and services. The research will inform strategic policy, commissioning and editorial decisions as well as ensuring audiences are at the heart of everything the BBC delivers therefore we are looking to appoint a range of agencies that can meet the BBC's requirements across all platforms and target audiences. The BBC also has a clear strategy to engage with and target youth audiences, reflecting the changing nature on how content is discovered and consumed by the next generation of our audience. Please note that the OJEU value range for this procurement is PS30,000,000 - PS50,000,000 over the term plus extensions. The initial period of the framework agreement is 3 years however the BBC may extend the framework agreement on multiple occasions not to exceed an additional twelve (12) months 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, 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-c07fe762-7e46-434c-9fd2-bc8f45e90c97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58afdc7-9d3a-4c19-94ce-a9abc07548af
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 4-5 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
Steven Letham
Contact Email
steven.letham@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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