Award

Framework Agreement for the provision of Digital Design Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2023 at 13:30

Tender

14 Nov 2022 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the provision of Digital Design Services" in the services category. The BBC sought to establish the agreement to deliver user experience solutions for various digital platforms such as News, Sport, and Children's & Education. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, and the contract was awarded to multiple suppliers with a total value of £10,000,000. The award was made on 4th May 2023 in London, United Kingdom.

This tender for digital design services by the BBC presents an opportunity for suppliers to work on creative and user-focused digital projects across multiple BBC platforms. Businesses specializing in IT services, design consultancy, and Internet services would be well-suited to compete. The tender process involved an electronic submission method with specific submission criteria outlined by the BBC, offering a platform for SMEs and large-scale suppliers to contribute innovative solutions to enhance the BBC's digital presence.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Digital Design Services

Notice Description

The BBC has established a framework agreement for the provision of digital design services. UX&D suppliers appointed to the framework agreement will be utilised to create and deliver highly creative user experience solutions in line with overall business and user experience strategies for BBC Product & Technology Group's products and services. Suppliers successfully appointed to the framework agreement: - Will be required to work across the BBC's digital portfolio and enabling capabilities including, but not limited to, News, Sport, Weather, Children's & Education, Sounds & iPlayer, Content Discovery, Account, Search, Live, Participation and our design systems. - May be required to develop first class media production and enterprise tools to be used by BBC colleagues. - Will be required to deliver solutions that are accessible to all users. -Will work with the BBC to develop the creativity and effectiveness of BBC design practice, and to continually improve the quality of our digital products and services. -Will mainly work with the BBC UX&D department, but the framework agreement is available for use across the BBC

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC has established a framework agreement for the provision of digital design services. UX&D suppliers appointed to the framework agreement will be utilised to create and deliver highly creative user experience solutions in line with overall business and user experience strategies for BBC Product & Technology Group's products and services. Suppliers successfully appointed to the framework agreement: - Will be required to work across the BBC's digital portfolio and enabling capabilities including, but not limited to, News, Sport, Weather, Children's & Education, Sounds & iPlayer, Content Discovery, Account, Search, Live, Participation and our design systems. - May be required to develop first class media production and enterprise tools to be used by BBC colleagues. - Will be required to deliver solutions that are accessible to all users. -Will work with the BBC to develop the creativity and effectiveness of BBC design practice, and to continually improve the quality of our digital products and services. -Will mainly work with the BBC UX&D department, but the framework agreement is available for use across the BBC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03840e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013620-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

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

72400000 - Internet services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20232 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
Robert Amil
Contact Email
robert.amil@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
7
Supplier Names

AER STUDIOS

AGENS

CODE COMPUTER LOVE

D8

EPAM SYSTEMS

MOVING BRANDS

NEXT 15 GROUP

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