Tender

BBC Hardware & Software Provisioning

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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15 May 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is undertaking a competitive procurement process for hardware and software provisioning within the enterprise IT sector. The procurement, titled "BBC Hardware & Software Provisioning," falls under the category of information technology services, and encompasses the regions of both the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man. This initiative is currently in the tender update stage, and interested parties must express their interest by 16th June 2025, with an enquiry period concluding on 29th May 2025. The contract is slated to begin on 12th January 2026, and the initial term will last for three years, with optional extensions available. This procurement follows a selective method, utilising the competitive flexible procedure to govern participation, inviting suppliers to integrate with existing BBC Systems.

Businesses focused on IT provisioning and management have a significant opportunity to contribute to the BBC's IT estate, facilitating potential for considerable growth. The tender invites a mix of solutions from third-party suppliers alongside internal resources, offering roles that include provisioning, reuse, and recycling services. Companies equipped to offer technology services and capable of aligning with specific BBC requirements are likely to be well-suited to compete. This tender provides an avenue for suppliers to expand their portfolios and experience, leverage their expertise in competitive bidding, and foster a partnership with a reputable public authority. Successful bidders must ensure they meet the strict Conditions of Participation and adhere to the high standards of quality and price set out in the tender documentations.

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Notice Title

BBC Hardware & Software Provisioning

Notice Description

The BBC is procuring a range of technology services as part of an overall programme covering Enterprise IT provision and management of the BBC IT Estate. The full range of technology services are intended to be a mix of solutions, wholly or partly provided by third party suppliers (including the Supplier), and internal BBC resources; and suppliers are required to integrate with the BBC Systems. This is a single Lot requirement. Capabilities and services required: - Provisioning Services - Re-Use Services - Recycle Services Full details of the Tendered Requirements are set out in the separate document titled "Specification". Please read the Specification carefully so that you understand exactly what the BBC is looking to buy. The Term of the Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (anticipated 12 January 2026) and shall end on the expiry of the Initial Term with an optional Extension Period(s) of 2x1 year. The Initial Term shall commence on Monday 6 April 2026 for a period of 3 years. Please carefully read the separate document titled "Draft Contract" so that you understand all the terms on which the BBC requires the Tendered Requirements to be delivered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Term of the Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (anticipated 12 January 2026) and shall end on the expiry of the Initial Term with an optional Extension Period(s) of 2x1 year. The Initial Term shall commence on Monday 6 April 2026 for a period of 3 years. Please carefully read the separate document titled "Draft Contract" so that you understand all the terms on which the BBC requires the Tendered Requirements to be delivered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022034-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 5 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
no_reply@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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