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Online Information Services 2025

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

04 Nov 2025 at 11:25

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 14:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) initiated a procurement process for "Online Information Services 2025," targeting the services industry category. The procurement was set to take place in London, UK, under the legal framework stipulated by the UK Public General Act 2023/54. This procurement process was planned in a competitive flexible manner, with an initial tender stage followed by a commercial dialogue session, culminating in a best and final offer submission from three shortlisted suppliers. The tender phase was initially active from 2 April 2025 to 2 May 2025, with the award decision expected by 7 July 2025. However, the procurement has been cancelled due to the decision by the BBC stating that it no longer delivers value for money.

This tender represented a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in web-based applications and media services, particularly those with expertise in license management software development services. The contract, valued between £1,100,000 and £1,450,000 over a four-year term, offered an attractive commercial prospect for suppliers capable of providing an extensive range of searchable content resources. Companies with strong technical capabilities and experience in serving public authorities, particularly those with flexible delivery models, would have been ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Despite its cancellation, firms should remain attentive to future BBC tenders as similar opportunities may arise, offering substantial prospects for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Information Services 2025

Notice Description

The BBC is seeking a Supplier to provide an Online Information Services. The Supplier shall provide an existing - "off-the shelf" web-based application with access to current content and an extensive archive. The service must include access to a wide range of searchable full text content including major United Kingdom national and regional newspapers, international newspapers, magazines, specialist titles and other sources. The service will form part of an essential research resource available to the BBC's workforce and extended workforce both within and outside the United Kingdom, and possibly to BBC Group. The spend range over the 4 year term (3 years plus 1) is between PS1,100,000 - PS1,450,000 million (excluding VAT). The spend ranges are not committed spend ranges, and are therefore "only an estimation" of spend that could be made through the Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The service "Go-Live" is for 3 years from 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2028. The BBC may at it's own discretion extend the agreement for further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070761-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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