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Test Case Management RFI

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Planning

10 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is planning a procurement process titled "Test Case Management RFI," aimed at enhancing its IT services, specifically focused on software development and support. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 10 January 2022. The project is based in London, UK, and involves a cloud-based test case management platform that will support various development teams across the organisation. The BBC has clarified that no contracts will be awarded as a result of this RFI process; however, they expect to launch a formal procurement opportunity shortly.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in test case management platforms and cloud-based solutions. Companies well-versed in software testing, development services, and programme testing software are encouraged to express their interest. Participating in this tender could lead to meaningful collaborations with one of the UK's prominent public service broadcasters, potentially paving the way for future contracts and growth in the tech sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test Case Management RFI

Notice Description

BBC development teams use a test case management platform to store test cases and track progress against test runs. The current solution in place comprises of a cloud-based platform that is used for both manual and automated testing. It is used by across the BBC, ranging from small one-off projects running manual acceptance tests, to ongoing products running a suite of automated, scripted manual and exploratory tests. The tool is not currently used for creating automated tests or defect management, these are handled by third party applications. BBC Product teams use this platform to help manage tests and ensure their planned software releases work as expected. Given the pace of change in the market, we are taking this opportunity to explore the market via this RFI and look for suppliers that provide a test case management cloud-based platform that meets the requirements

Lot Information

Lot 1

BBC development teams use a test case management platform to store test cases and track progress against test runs. The current solution in place comprises of a cloud-based platform that is used for both manual and automated testing. It is used by across the BBC, ranging from small one-off projects running manual acceptance tests, to ongoing products running a suite of automated, scripted manual and exploratory tests. The tool is not currently used for creating automated tests or defect management, these are handled by third party applications. BBC Product teams use this platform to help manage tests and ensure their planned software releases work as expected. Given the pace of change in the market, we are taking this opportunity to explore the market via this RFI and look for suppliers that provide a test case management cloud-based platform that meets the requirements. Additional information: For the avoidance of doubt, any information provided to the BBC in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential and non-binding. No contract will be awarded as a consequence of this RFI process; however, the BBC anticipates launching a procurement opportunity in the near future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030956
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000702-2022
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212984 - Program testing software development services

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2022Expired
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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