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Device and Browser Testing Platform

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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01 Nov 2022 at 14:46

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22 Apr 2022 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Device and Browser Testing Platform under the Services category. The title of the tender was "Device and Browser Testing Platform." This procurement opportunity was conducted as an open procedure and had the procurement stage of "cancelled." The procurement process involved the supplier, Sauce Labs Europe GmbH, with a contract valued at 1.0 GBP signed on October 31, 2022. The location of the buyer is Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, and the industry category is Software Testing.

This tender for the Device and Browser Testing Platform by the BBC can provide growth opportunities for businesses offering software testing services. Companies specialising in software testing, particularly those providing device and browser testing solutions, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The tender involved selecting a supplier based on both quality and price criteria. The initial contract term is 2 years with options to extend, offering a maximum of 4 years. Interested businesses need to be aware of the specific deadlines and submission requirements outlined by the BBC to participate in the procurement process effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Device and Browser Testing Platform

Notice Description

The BBC has purchased a Device & Browser Testing platform. The BBC requires a proven, robust, scalable device and browser testing platform to enable BBC development teams to efficiently test functionality and features across a vast representation of its audience's devices and browsers. The platform will be used 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. A detailed specification is set out in ITT documentation Section C - Specification Of Requirements. The Contract will be for an initial term of 2 (two) years with options to extend by 2 x 12 month extensions, to a maximum of 4 (four) years. The BBC is acting on its own behalf and as agent for other BBC Subsidiaries and entities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC has purchased a Device & Browser Testing platform. The BBC requires a proven, robust, scalable device and browser testing platform to enable BBC development teams to efficiently test functionality and features across a vast representation of its audience's devices and browsers. The platform will be used 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. A detailed specification is set out in ITT documentation Section C - Specification Of Requirements. The Contract will be for an initial term of two (2) years with options to extend by 2 x 12 month extensions, to a maximum of four (4) years. The BBC is acting on its own behalf and as agent for other BBC Subsidiaries and entities.

Options: The Contract will have an initial term of two (2) years, with 2x 12 month options to extend, upto a maximum of four (4) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032fae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030852-2022
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

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sauce Labs Europe GmbH

Further Information

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