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BBC Hardware & Software Provisioning

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

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18 Jun 2026 at 15:36

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16 May 2025 at 09:47

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15 May 2025 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), located in London, is the buying organisation for the "BBC Hardware & Software Provisioning" tender. This procurement is part of a comprehensive programme aimed at enhancing the BBC's Enterprise IT provision and management. It falls under the "Information technology services" category and operates on a "selective" procurement method through a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The contract, awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited, has been announced on 4th June 2026 and is active from 1st August 2026 until 31st July 2029, with possible extensions up to 31st July 2031. The tender process included an expression of interest deadline by 16th June 2025 and aimed at services integration within the UK, spanning regions including London and the wider United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses capable of providing comprehensive technology services, particularly in provisioning, re-use, and recycling services. Suppliers are expected to integrate solutions with the BBC's current systems, facilitating innovation and efficiency within the organisation. Companies that excel in technology integration and have experience with competitive procurement processes will likely find this contract beneficial for business growth. With a potential contract period extending beyond the initial three years, this tender offers sustainable engagement for businesses prepared to meet the BBC’s stringent requirements.

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Notice Information

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 is anticipated to commence on the Effective Date (anticipated 1 August 2026) and shall end on the expiry of the Initial Term (31st July 2029) with an optional Extension Period(s) of 2x1 year.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057693-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

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
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

Computacenter (UK) Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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