Award

Internet Protocol Address Metadata services (Location Data)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Award

02 Aug 2022 at 11:58

TenderAmendment

21 Mar 2022 at 09:48

Tender

21 Mar 2022 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking to procure Internet Protocol Address Metadata services (Location Data) to enhance their content protection and targeting efforts across online platforms like BBC iPlayer. The procurement, classified under data services (CPV code: 72300000), is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £625,000 over an initial period of three years, starting from 1 October 2022, and includes options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement process was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 19 April 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in data services and technological solutions, particularly those proficient in IP metadata handling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the BBC's openness to engaging innovative and potentially flexible service providers. Companies with capabilities to offer tailored metadata solutions, a robust database of raw data access, and a history of adapting to market trends are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Internet Protocol Address Metadata services (Location Data)

Notice Description

The BBC requires Services to provide the look-up capability to discover metadata about Internet Protocol ("IP") addresses, including geographical location, in order to assist the BBC in protecting content on its online services, targeting its online products including BBC iPlayer, and for other related purposes, at the BBC's discretion. The BBC requires the Services to provide unlimited capability (i.e. without a usage limit) for a term of 3 (three) years with an option to renew twice by up to 12 (twelve) months on each occasion. The BBC requires the Services to provide a database of raw data that the BBC may access using its own applications and/or using the Supplier's application(s), however the Services must not be a hosted software as a service solution. The BBC requires the Services to be proven to be sufficiently flexible to take account of the constantly evolving market for IP metadata services and the emergence of new functional and non-functional requirements. The BBC expects to take a role in product development in relation to the Services in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Agreement. Initial term of the contract is for a period of 3 years with two possible extensions of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebac8f86-5620-41c8-9f53-cc39f65e2112
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b39a9f-7fd9-4319-82c6-29112ebeefd3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 Over 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
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

GEOCOMPLY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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