Award

Internet Protocol Address Metadata Services (Location Data)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2022 at 09:58

Tender

18 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has initiated a tender for Internet Protocol Address Metadata Services (Location Data), which falls under the data-processing services category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission period concluding on 19 April 2022. The services will support the BBC in areas such as content protection and product targeting over a contract term of three years, with the possibility of two 12-month renewals. Bids must be submitted in sterling, and all relevant documentation should comply with English law.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those capable of delivering customised solutions that help organisations understand and utilise IP metadata for various applications. Companies with experience in data processing, geolocation services, and software development would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those able to demonstrate flexibility and innovation in line with the BBC's evolving needs. Interested parties should register on the BBC's Jaggaer e-Tendering portal to express their interest and obtain further details on the bidding process.

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Notice Title

Internet Protocol Address Metadata Services (Location Data)

Notice Description

The BBC requires Services to provide the look-up capability to discover metadata about Internet Protocol ("IP") addresses, including geographical location, in order to assist the BBC in protecting content on its online services, targeting its online products including BBC iPlayer, and for other related purposes, at the BBC's discretion. The BBC requires the Services to provide unlimited capability (i.e. without a usage limit) for a term of 3 (three) years with an option to renew twice by up to 12 (twelve) months on each occasion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC requires Services to provide the look-up capability to discover metadata about Internet Protocol ("IP") addresses, including geographical location, in order to assist the BBC in protecting content on its online services, targeting its online products including BBC iPlayer, and for other related purposes, at the BBC's discretion. The BBC requires the Services to provide unlimited capability (i.e. without a usage limit) for a term of 3 (three) years with an option to renew twice by up to 12 (twelve) months on each occasion.

Options: The initial term of the contract is 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0323ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021058-2022
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

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
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
Not specified
Contact Email
esther.ward@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEOCOMPLY SOLUTIONS

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