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ARCHIVES MOVE PROGRAMME - Digitisation of AV and Audio Assets RFI

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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23 Jul 2021 at 22:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently planning a public procurement process titled "ARCHIVES MOVE PROGRAMME - Digitisation of AV and Audio Assets RFI." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically related to motion picture and video services, and is set to take place in the UK. The BBC is preparing to relocate its primary Video and Audio archive collection in 2024, with detailed plans concerning approximately 1 million audio and video items. Interested vendors should note that this is a Request for Information (RFI), and the next communication regarding this tender is scheduled for 23rd July 2021. It is important to understand that the BBC holds the right to refuse to award contracts at any stage of the process.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in digitisation services, audiovisual archiving, and preservation technology. Firms that provide solutions for the digitisation of large collections, alongside those capable of ensuring high-quality preservation standards for video and audio assets, would find this procurement process especially relevant. Businesses should also be prepared to engage with the e-Tendering portal and demonstrate a strong understanding of the technical requirements set forth by the BBC, as well as compliance with their procurement guidelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ARCHIVES MOVE PROGRAMME - Digitisation of AV and Audio Assets RFI

Notice Description

This document is a Request for Information ('RFI') in relation to [Digitisation of Storage AV and Audio Assets ] The BBC is working on plans to relocate their primary Video and Audio archive collection in 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC is working on plans to relocate their primary Video and Audio archive collection in 2024. Of the collection we are moving, we have approximately 1 million video and audio items that we do not currently have digitisation plans for. Of this number, we expect to select in the region of 200,000 to 530,000 videotape assets and 300,000 to 500,000 audio assets to digitise for access and preservation purposes. The assets have been stored well, except for a small percentage of the audio 1/4" collection which suffers from mould. The following requirement are broken down into two lots: Lot 1 - Videotape assets Lot 2 - Audio assets Additional information: Please note that this is a request for information only. The BBC is not obliged to award a contract as a result of this exercise nor is it obliged to run any further competitions. All submissions are at the Bidder's own expense.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cc10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017570-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

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