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Digital Services Framework IV (DSF IV)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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04 Dec 2020 at 09:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has initiated a procurement process titled "Digital Services Framework IV (DSF IV)" aimed at establishing a framework of suppliers to provide bespoke digital services across several categories, including web development, mobile app development, and data science. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 20 October 2020 and ending on 19 October 2024. The total estimated value of the framework is approximately £12 million, with an anticipated annual value ranging between £500,000 and £3 million. Interested suppliers were required to submit their applications by 16 July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in consulting, software development, and digital support. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in any of the digital services categories listed will find this framework suitable for generating long-term partnerships with the BBC, allowing them to expand their business reach and scale their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of delivering innovative solutions across the BBC's diverse digital portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Services Framework IV (DSF IV)

Notice Description

The BBC requires a framework of suppliers to provide bespoke digital services and solutions for the following eight digital services categories: web development, mobile app development, backend development, third party maintenance, emerging technologies, data science and machine learning, design and UX and host and operate. Suppliers responding to this tender will be required to apply for and be successfully awarded a minimum of three of these digital services categories in order to secure a place on the framework. Suppliers may be required to work across the BBC's digital portfolio including, but not limited to, childrens and education, news, sport, sounds, home, iPlayer and TV. Suppliers may also be required to provide services across a variety of bespoke internal staff facing or other user-facing applications. Following the conclusion of this procurement process the BBC will award suppliers passing a minimum of three digital services categories with a framework agreement. The framework agreement(s) will have an initial term of 24 months commencing on 20 October 2020 and ending on 19 October 2022. The BBC may apply multiple extensions to the initial term and such extensions shall not exceed a combined total of 24 months. The value detailed in II.1.5) is the total estimated framework value, we anticipate that the annual value will be between approximately GBP 500 000 to GBP 3 m. Please use this link for a list of all successful tenderers; https://www.bbc.com/supplying/documents/dsf-iv-supplier-list.pdf Additional information: Please use this link for a list of all successful tenderers; https://www.bbc.com/supplying/documents/dsf-iv-supplier-list.pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8167103-16ad-4675-9572-d0794612428d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2020 - 19 Oct 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIPLE AWARDS MADE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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