Planning

Device Testing Platform - RFI

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

24 Aug 2021 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a public procurement process for a Device Testing Platform through a Request for Information (RFI). Currently in the planning stage, this procurement is part of the software testing industry, with a particular focus on gathering insights into available market solutions. The engagement end date is set for 20th September 2021. Interested suppliers should register on the Jaggaer e-Tendering portal to express their interest and participate in the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software testing and related technologies. Companies that understand software testing solutions, including those providing innovative software products, would be well-placed to compete. Engaging with this RFI can help potential bidders not only gain valuable exposure to BBC projects but also shape future procurement directions by showcasing their offerings and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Device Testing Platform - RFI

Notice Description

The BBC welcomes responses to this RFI in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential next steps of our procurement exercise. Responding to this RFI will allow the BBC to: - build an understanding of current solutions available in the marketplace - gain feedback on: o the availability of solutions in the marketplace; o whether there is one solution to meet the needs, or whether these would need to be met by a variety of solutions; and o whether functionality not currently met is on a supplier's roadmap. Additional information: Please note that this RFI includes only location data, and excludes data that determines whether the IP addresses are proxies or VPNs, as this data is currently provided to the BBC by another third party. Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer 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 Jaggaer e-Tendering help desk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc36745b-4277-4212-b0ac-3923e93ba587
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24dd2ab-64cf-4347-ba05-617b55ada777
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2021Expired
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

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 7TP
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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