Summary of the contracting process

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is conducting an open competitive tender for a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection service to safeguard its Internet Network. This procurement falls under the 'Information technology services' and 'Data network management and support services' categories, with a focus on maintaining the BBC's online presence. The process is currently in the tender stage, with businesses able to submit their proposals until 23rd June 2025, 14:00 UK time. Prospective submissions should be made via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal. The procurement is applicable within the UK and is governed by a competitive flexible procedure consisting of iterations of clarifications, presentations, and best and final offer rounds. The contract value is estimated at £2.76 million gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and network management services to expand their client base by working with a high-profile public sector organisation. Companies with experience in providing DDoS protection services, particularly those familiar with volume-based and protocol-based traffic mitigations, will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Additionally, participation in this tender offers the potential for a lucrative, multi-year relationship with the BBC, including an initial three-year contract with the possibility of a two-year extension. Thus, it caters well to businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the UK's prestigious public broadcasting sector.

Tender

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection service

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

28th May 2025 13:37:31 PM

Tender Deadline

23rd June 2025 13:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The requirement for a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection service sits within the BBC Technology and Media Operations group, and specifically the Digital Distribution team. * Digital Distribution has had a Network DDoS Protection service in place since 2016 to protect the BBC’s Internet Network. The purpose of this is to provide a malicious traffic ‘scrubbing’ facility in the event of a volumetric packet-based or protocol-based traffic attack targeting the services on the network and exhausting circuit or server capacity. It forms part of a suite of protection services and techniques required to continually protect the BBC’s Internet edge from attack. * The BBC’s Internet Network carries all the BBC's audience facing traffic and CDN origin traffic. Additionally, it provides transit for the corporate network. The availability of this network and services delivered across it are crucial in maintaining the BBC’s online presence for critical services such as www.bbc.co.uk and BBC iPlayer. * The current DDoS protection service has been provided by the incumbent supplier since 2019. The BBC is now entering a tender process to procure this service from December 2025 and ensure continued network DDoS protection.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-052808

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Flexible Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

no_reply@bbc.co.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Broadcasting House, Portland Place

London

W1A 1AA

United Kingdom

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Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection service

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING

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