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Editorial Optimisation Tool

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Oct 2024 at 16:37

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Tender

13 Dec 2023 at 16:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking to procure an editorial optimisation tool under the open procedure procurement method. This contract, identified as PROC/2023/061/CM, falls under the IT services category and is classified within the CPV code 72000000, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The contract requires a solution that facilitates real-time monitoring and optimisations of audience metrics by making editorial changes to the BBC's website and mobile app content. The procurement stage is complete, and the award has been made to Chartbeat Inc. The contract, valued at £2,750,000, was signed on 1 October 2024, and will span an initial term of two years, with options for three additional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses providing IT and software development services with expertise in real-time data analytics and audience engagement tools. Companies that can deliver robust solutions capable of handling high traffic volumes and integrating smoothly with existing digital platforms will find this an attractive opportunity. The contract’s focus on continuous monitoring and audience engagement makes it particularly suitable for firms that specialise in media and publishing technology. The BBC's strategic requirement for an adaptable and technologically advanced tool opens avenues for innovation and long-term collaboration, offering potential for substantial business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Editorial Optimisation Tool

Notice Description

The BBC requires a solution to provide an editorial optimisation tool. The tool must have real-time monitoring functionality and enable the BBC to optimise audience metrics by making editorial adaptations to page layout and content of BBC websites and mobile applications on iOS and Android, and to monitor the effects of such editorial adaptations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC requires a solution to provide an editorial optimisation tool. The tool must have real-time monitoring functionality and enable the BBC to optimise audience metrics by making editorial adaptations to page layout and content of BBC websites and mobile applications on iOS and Android, and to monitor the effects of such editorial adaptations. The Service must enable the BBC to send an unlimited page view volumes from any page delivered as responsive web (including hybrid/wrapped mobile applications), plus any BBC native apps. The BBC has a large volume demand for these services, for example processing daily volumes in the region of: 1) 113m page views 2) 16m unique visitors 3) 40m engagement minutes 4) 6,500 API calls a day Volumes are indicative due to the nature of the BBC's business and may be impacted by key events such as sporting events or major news stories. The BBC estimates there will be in the region of 1,000 users of the system.

Options: The initial term of the contract will be two (2) years with an option to extend by up to 12 months on three (3) occasions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04255c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032694-2024
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Chartbeat Inc.

Further Information

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