Summary of the contracting process

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is in the planning stage of a procurement process related to Access Services, which includes subtitling, audio description, and British Sign Language interpretation for its television and streaming output. Located in London, UK, this public procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the television production services industry. The current procurement stage involves a Request for Information (RFI) to explore market solutions suitable for the BBC's global operations. Interested parties need to engage through the Jaggaer eSourcing portal, with clarification questions due by 20th June 2025 and RFI responses due by 27th June 2025.

This RFI presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in access services or with experience in broadcasting support services to show their capabilities to a major broadcasting organisation. Companies proficient in delivering innovative or scalable media services would be well-suited to respond, potentially opening up further collaboration opportunities with the BBC. By participating in this exploratory phase, businesses can position themselves favourably for any future procurement activities the BBC might undertake in this field.

Planning

RFI - Access Services

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

5th June 2025 15:45:47 PM

Planning Deadline

27th June 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

As part of an exploratory phase helping to shape our future strategy for Access Services, this Request for Information (RFI) is live with the aim of gaining a current picture of potential available solutions suitable for a global organisation the size and scale of the BBC. Access Services encompasses the delivery of Subtitling, Audio Description (AD) and British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation across the BBC’s television and on demand/streaming output. All three services are delivered recorded/prepared and, where required, live. The BBC would welcome responses to this RFI allowing them to build an understanding of current solutions available in the marketplace. Please note that there is no future contract start and end date to share as this is for information purposes only. The dates provided in that section are the start and end date of this RFI exercise.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0543f1

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING

Buyer Name

Jody Hart

Buyer Email

jody.hart@bbc.co.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Broadcasting House, Portland Place

London

W1A 1AA

United Kingdom

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RFI - Access Services

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING

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Contract Summary

Contract Details

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