Planning

Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design - Request for Information (RFI)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

08 Feb 2023 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is planning a procurement process for "Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design - Request for Information (RFI)" in the IT services industry category. Located in London, UK, the BBC is seeking information from the market to identify potential providers to support its strategic goal of being an 'Accessible First' organisation. The tender, with the procurement identifier PROC 2023 13, is currently in the planning stage as of the latest update on 8th February 2023.

This tender by the BBC for digital accessibility solutions offers opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software, software development, Internet services, computer support, and design consultancy. The procurement process emphasises the importance of accessibility assessments, training resources, digital product creation, user testing, and inclusion projects. Interested suppliers can register their interest and respond to the RFI via the provided link, presenting a chance for qualified businesses to contribute to the BBC's goal of enhancing digital accessibility and inclusive design.

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Notice Title

Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design - Request for Information (RFI)

Notice Description

The BBC would welcome responses to this request for information (RFI) in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential procurement exercise. The purpose of this Request for Information is to provide the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) with information from the market to identify potential providers that have the capability to support the BBC's strategic goal of being an 'Accessible First' organisation. At a high level, the BBC is interested in responses from providers that can offer services to meet one or all of the following requirements: a) Accessibility Assessments and Remediation Strategies for the BBC's: b) Provision of Training and Learning Resources for Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design c) Provision of specialist resource and services to create digital products and tools d) Strategy, Events, Change Management and Project management and analysis support for Accessibility and Inclusion e) User Testing for Digital Accessibility and Inclusion f) Provision of consulting and services to ensure marketing, communications and training are all accessible g) Benchmarking the accessibility of BBC audience-facing and staff-facing products Please note this invitation has been issued purely as an information seeking exercise and is not part of any formal procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC would welcome responses to this request for information (RFI) in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential procurement exercise. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to provide the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) with information from the market to identify potential vendors that have the capability to support the BBC's strategic goal of being an 'Accessible First' organisation. At a high level, the BBC is interested in responses from suppliers that can offer services to meet one or all of the following requirements: a) Accessibility Assessments and Remediation Strategies for the BBC's: b) Provision of Training and Learning Resources for Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design c) Provision of specialist resource and services to create digital products and tools d) Strategy, Events, Change Management and Project management and analysis support for Accessibility and Inclusion e) User Testing for Digital Accessibility and Inclusion f) Provision of consulting and services to ensure marketing, communications and training are all accessible g) Benchmarking the accessibility of BBC audience-facing and staff-facing products Please note this invitation has been issued purely as an information seeking exercise and is not part of any formal procurement process. Additional information: Please register your interest in and respond to this project via the following link: https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a3dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003851-2023
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

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

72254000 - Software testing

72260000 - Software-related services

72400000 - Internet services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72610000 - Computer support services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

80510000 - Specialist training services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Feb 2023Expired
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
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

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