Tender

Provision of Remote GP Services to the BBC

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

02 Dec 2025 at 12:26

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The BBC issued a procurement process titled "Provision of Remote GP Services to the BBC," initially active in late 2025. The intention was to award a contract for remote GP services accessible to UK-based employees and staff. The procurement, falling within the general practitioner services category, was conducted via an open procedure with a flexible, competitive approach. This tender aimed to facilitate medical consultations either online or via phone, allowing appointments to be booked in advance. Key stages included the "Invitation to Submit initial tender followed by Best and Final Offer process," with the enquiry period closing on 27th October 2025, the tender period concluding on 3rd November 2025, and the award period ending on 24th November 2025.

Although the BBC decided to cancel the procurement following an internal review, this tender originally presented significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those with capability in digital health services. Organisations with expertise in telehealth solutions and remote consultation platforms could have capitalised on this contract valued at £650,000, with the potential for extension, to strengthen ties with a prominent public authority. The contract's selection criteria factored in cost (60%) and quality (40%), making it suitable for SMEs and VCSEs capable of demonstrating both competitive pricing and superior service quality. The procurement exemplifies opportunities for businesses to partner with the BBC on future projects as the organisation explores reprocurement options.

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Notice Title

Provision of Remote GP Services to the BBC

Notice Description

The BBC is seeking to award a contract to an organisation to provide a Remote GP service for UK based employees, continuing and fixed term contracted staff to be able to arrange and have a personal medical consultation, remotely, with a registered UK GP, either online or by phone. The service should allow appointments to be booked in advance by phone or through an online platform (app/web enabled) and to be able to have those appointments by phone and/or online (app/web enabled) at the individuals preference.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a669
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078877-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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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