Planning

Discretionary Access Control (DAC) System - Request for Information

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 09:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Discretionary Access Control (DAC) System aimed at enhancing key management capabilities across more than 20 BBC locations. This procurement, categorised in the services industry, primarily involves security services and software package systems. The aim is to implement this solution by May 2027 to manage physical keys within TV and Radio Production environments. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published with a due date set for 13 February 2026, giving interested vendors an opportunity to provide information on potential solutions. The procurement process follows the statutory guidelines of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54 and is facilitated through the platform used by the BBC for supplier engagement.

This procurement process represents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in security services and software systems, especially those geared towards access control technologies and audit trails. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete, as indicated by the procurement opportunity details. Companies with expertise in developing integrated solutions that align with DAC principles and can support auditability within complex production environments are likely to benefit significantly from this tender. The engagement offers potential growth by establishing a partnership with an esteemed public broadcaster and gaining exposure through service provision across major BBC sites, including BBC Scotland and BBC Plymouth. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage in the market engagement process and prepare for the full tender expected to commence later in 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Discretionary Access Control (DAC) System - Request for Information

Notice Description

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the implementation of a new Discretionary Access Control (DAC) System for managing physical keys across its operations. The DAC system is currently deployed across more than 20 BBC locations--from BBC Scotland to BBC Plymouth. While workflows vary between sites, the system's primary purpose is to control access and provide an audit trail for the use of physical assets in production environments, particularly within TV and Radio Production. These assets include keys to premises, devices, technical areas, equipment, and broadcast vehicles. The BBC aims to enhance its key management capabilities by adopting a solution that supports DAC principles, improves auditability, and integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure. The aim is to achieve this by May 2027.

Planning Information

https://bbc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060436
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002485-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2027 - 2 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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