This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Tender

29 Apr 2021 at 22:55

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has recently completed a contract for "International Bureaux Managed Video Services," which falls under the IT services category. This project, associated with the provision of managed HD video paths from various international sites to London Broadcasting House, was conducted via an open procurement process. The contract was initiated on 27th January 2022 and is valued at £1,480,000 with a potential duration of three years, extendable by a further year if opted. The procurement process permits bids to be submitted in sterling, adhering to English law.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and technical support related to video production and broadcasting. Companies able to demonstrate experience in delivering complex video services, as well as a strong focus on network design and operational support, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The BBC's emphasis on criteria such as service availability and diversity suggests that successful bidders will need to offer not only competitive pricing but also innovative solutions that address their comprehensive requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

International Bureaux Managed Video Services

Notice Description

The BBC is looking for a single supplier to provide a series of managed HD video paths from a number of fixed international sites to London Broadcasting House (LBH).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC is looking for a single supplier to provide a series of managed HD video paths from a number of fixed international sites to London Broadcasting House (LBH).

Options: 3 year contract with the option to extend by up to 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ac02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005931-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,480,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Tata Communications (UK) Limited

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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