Award

Digital Accessibility Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2025 at 15:59

Tender

22 Aug 2024 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed a public procurement process for "Digital Accessibility Services" within the IT services industry category. The framework agreement, which commenced on 13th January 2025, is set to last for four years with no extensions. The contract covers the entire UK and focuses on services such as accessibility training, consultancy, and inclusive design reviews. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the total estimated spend ranges between £400,000 and £600,000 over the contract period. The final decision was made by the BBC, with the framework agreement awarded to two suppliers: Nomensa Ltd and Nexer Digital.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses to contribute to enhancing digital accessibility within a major broadcasting corporation. Given the focus on consulting, software development, and support, companies specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in digital accessibility standards and non-W3C compliant technologies, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The open procurement procedure and the framework agreement allow businesses of various scales to participate and secure a stake in ongoing and future projects with the BBC, promoting business growth through long-term and potentially substantial engagements.

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Notice Title

Digital Accessibility Services

Notice Description

The BBC has Awarded a Framework Agreement to two suppliers. The Framework Agreement is effective from 13th January 2025 and will be effective for 4 years. The Framework Agreement will not be extended. Suppliers will be providing a range of services including but not limited to Accessibility Training and Learning, Accessibility Consultancy, Accessibility and Inclusive Design reviews against industry and BBC accessibility guidelines and standards as well as support with non W3C complaint technologies. The estimated spend range over the 4 year term is between PS400,000 to PS600,000 The spend ranges are not committed spend ranges, and are therefore "only an estimation" of spend that could be made through the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC has Awarded a Framework Agreement to two suppliers. Suppliers will be providing a range of services including but not limited to Accessibility Training and Learning, Accessibility Consultancy, Accessibility and Inclusive Design reviews against industry and BBC accessibility guidelines and standards as well as support with non W3C complaint technologies. The spend range over the 4 year term is between PS400,000 to PS600,000 The spend ranges are not committed spend ranges, and are therefore "only an estimation" of spend that could be made through the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0492ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001914-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 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
Anna Neuman
Contact Email
anna.neuman@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

NEXER DIGITAL

NOMENSA

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