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Design Research Framework

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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13 Dec 2023 at 12:35

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17 May 2023 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed the procurement process for the "Design Research Framework", falling under the services category. The tender involved research and development services, with a focus on design research, and was conducted through a selective procurement method. The BBC aimed to identify expert suppliers for a contract valued at £5,000,000. The procurement process was completed on 13th November 2023, with contracts signed with various suppliers based in the UK, creating business opportunities for service providers in the design research industry.

The Design Research Framework tender initiated by the BBC is an opportunity for businesses specialising in design research services, particularly those with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research fields. Suppliers who can offer specialist services, such as in children's, sports, and news areas, are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage involved a selective procurement method utilising a restricted procedure with a tender period ending on 16th June 2023. Interested businesses must comply with the submission terms outlined by the BBC to be considered for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Design Research Framework

Notice Description

To Provide the BBC with Design Research Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

To Provide the BBC with Design Research Services

Options: The initial term of the contract will be for two years with two optional additional years,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cd52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036640-2023
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 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
Alex Brown
Contact Email
alex.brown03@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
13
Supplier Names

2CV

BEANO STUDIOS

BIG MOTIVE

CLASS35

DESIGNIT

ERNST & YOUNG

HUMAN8

MTM

NOMENSA

SPOTLESS INTERACTIVE

SYSTEM CONCEPTS

THE PINEAPPLE LOUNGE

WHAT PEOPLE WANT

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