Award

Digital Engineering Augmentation

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Dec 2023 at 18:57

Tender

26 Apr 2023 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has awarded contracts for the "Digital Engineering Augmentation" project in the services sector. The procurement process involved a selective method with a competitive procedure and negotiation. The BBC sought partners to augment its engineering capacity in the UK through Framework Agreements divided into two Lots, with a total maximum estimated spend of £75 million over five years. The first Lot focused on onshore partners for individual roles, while the second Lot sought nearshore partners for full agile development teams. Spyrosoft Ltd and Accenture UK Ltd were awarded contracts for Lot 1 and Lot 2, respectively. The awarding authority reserves the right not to award a contract and may cancel the procurement process at any stage.

The "Digital Engineering Augmentation" project by the BBC offers significant business growth opportunities for software programming and consultancy services providers. Businesses well-suited to compete include those specialising in software engineering, test engineering, architecture, and dev ops services. The procurement process provides a clear pathway for established suppliers to secure contracts through competitive negotiation and quality assessment criteria. With a strong focus on operational efficiency, delivery capabilities, support, culture, and cost, the BBC aims to establish long-term partnerships to meet its digital engineering needs. The contracts have been signed, and suppliers are active, signalling a robust commitment to project delivery and growth within the services industry.

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Notice Title

Digital Engineering Augmentation

Notice Description

The BBC requires a partner to deliver augmented engineering capacity as follows; Lot 1 - an onshore partner to provide individuals to augment BBC teams in BBC locations in the UK. The roles required will include, but are not limited to; software engineers, test engineers, architects, and dev ops specialists. Lot 2 - a nearshore partner ( +- 2 timezones GMT) to provide full agile development teams* to support work package based delivery. The roles required will include, but are not limited to; team leads, software engineers, test engineers, and dev ops specialists. *e.g. 1 technical team lead 4 developers and 2 testers. The requirement is to be procured by means of a Framework Agreement divided into up to 2 Lots. BBC intends to appoint 1 supplier to the Framework to each lot. The Framework Agreement for each Lot will have a term of 3 years commencing in November 2023 and ending in November 2026. The Agreement for each Lot may be extended at the BBC's discretion by up to 2 successive 12 month periods. Spend is estimated to be up to PS32.5m for Lot 1 and up to PS42.5m for Lot 2 with a total maximum estimated spend over the 5 year term for both Lots of PS75m.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Onshore

An onshore partner to provide individuals to augment BBC teams in BBC locations in the UK. The roles required will include, but are not limited to; software engineers, test engineers, architects, and dev ops specialists.

Options: The Framework Agreement for each Lot will have a term of 3 years commencing in November 2023 and ending in November 2026. The Agreement for each Lot may be extended at the BBC's discretion by up to 2 successive 12 month periods.

Lot 2 - Nearshore

A nearshore partner ( +- 2 timezones GMT) to provide full agile development teams* to support work package based delivery. The roles required will include, but are not limited to; team leads, software engineers, test engineers, and dev ops specialists. *e.g. 1 technical team lead 4 developers and 2 testers.

Options: The Framework Agreement for each Lot will have a term of 3 years commencing in November 2023 and ending in November 2026. The Agreement for each Lot may be extended at the BBC's discretion by up to 2 successive 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c465
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036873-2023
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
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 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
Maria Larkin
Contact Email
maria.larkin@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
2
Supplier Names

ACCENTURE

SPYROSOFT

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