Tender

Online Moderation Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

26 May 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is conducting a tender for the provision of Online Moderation Services under an open procurement process. The project is classified under IT services, specifically within software development and support, and has a total contract value of £2,900,000. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 24th June 2021. This tender is specifically located in the UK, and the contract is expected to be awarded based on the most economically advantageous terms as determined by the BBC.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in online moderation and community management. Companies capable of providing flexible moderation services 24/7 could find this tender particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the BBC's requirements and regulatory standards will be well-positioned to compete in this process, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with a prestigious institution like the BBC.

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Notice Title

Online Moderation Services

Notice Description

The BBC requires a single supplier for the provision of online moderation services. The BBC encourages its audience members (Users) to interact with the BBC's Interactive Services by submitting Content in relation to, for example, blogs and commenting and via engagement on non-BBC social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. The BBC wishes to procure the non-exclusive provision by the Supplier of flexible moderation services for the BBC's Interactive Services for up to 24 hours/day, 7 days/week and 365 days/year in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and depending on the BBC's flexible daily moderation requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC requires a single supplier for the provision of online moderation services. The BBC encourages its audience members (Users) to interact with the BBC's Interactive Services by submitting Content in relation to, for example, blogs and commenting and via engagement on non-BBC social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. The BBC wishes to procure the non-exclusive provision by the Supplier of flexible moderation services for the BBC's Interactive Services for up to 24 hours/day, 7 days/week and 365 days/year in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and depending on the BBC's flexible daily moderation requirements. Additional information: The maximum contract duration is up to 5 years. The initial contract term will be for 3 years, following which the BBC may at its discretion extend the term on 2 further occasions for a period of up to 12 months on each occasion. The annual contract value detailed in 11.1.5 is the total maximum Contract value. The annual estimated contract value is estimated to be between PS360,000 and PS580,000.

Options: The maximum contract duration is up to 5 years. The initial contract term will be for 3 years, following which the BBC may at its discretion extend the term on 2 further occasions for a period of up to 12 months on each occasion. The annual contract value detailed in 11.1.5 is the total maximum Contract value. The annual estimated contract value is estimated to be between PS360,000 and PS580,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b56a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011768-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jenna.hamblett@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234567890

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

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