Planning

Device Testing Platform RFI

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

25 Aug 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is planning to initiate a procurement process for a "Device Testing Platform RFI" aimed at exploring software testing solutions, classified within the services industry. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a communication published on 25 August 2021. Interested vendors should note that all tenders and supporting documents must be priced in sterling and that the BBC reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any point. Vendors are encouraged to register their interest in the tender via the Jaggaer e-Tendering portal, where they must complete various steps to submit their responses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software testing and development services, particularly those with experience in program testing or related software solutions. Companies that can provide comprehensive insights into current market offerings or showcase innovative functionalities are well-suited to compete. Participating in this RFI allows businesses to engage with the BBC early in the procurement process, potentially informing the future direction of BBC's technology needs and enhancing their visibility in the sector.

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Notice Title

Device Testing Platform RFI

Notice Description

The BBC welcomes responses to this RFI in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential next steps of our procurement exercise. Responding to this RFI will allow the BBC to: * build an understanding of current solutions available in the marketplace * gain feedback on: o the availability of solutions in the marketplace; o whether there is one solution to meet the needs, or whether these would need to be met by a variety of solutions; and o whether functionality not currently met is on a supplier's roadmap.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC welcomes responses to this RFI in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential next steps of our procurement exercise. Responding to this RFI will allow the BBC to: * build an understanding of current solutions available in the marketplace * gain feedback on: o the availability of solutions in the marketplace; o whether there is one solution to meet the needs, or whether these would need to be met by a variety of solutions; and o whether functionality not currently met is on a supplier's roadmap.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d9cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021083-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212984 - Program testing software development services

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chris.hall@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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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