Planning

RFI Design Research Tooling

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:42

Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "RFI Design Research Tooling," classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Based in London, the procurement involves service offerings above the threshold of a public tender. Companies interested in participating must register on the BBC's Jaggaer e-Tendering portal by 1st April 2026, and the future tender notice is expected by 30th June 2026. The proposed contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 31st October 2027, providing a long-term opportunity for businesses to engage in development and support services with the BBC.

This tender can provide substantial opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, offering consulting and software solutions tailored to design research tooling. The process is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), allowing smaller and community-oriented businesses to participate in delivering impactful IT services. Engaging with such a prominent public authority as the BBC could not only enhance business growth but also provide a platform for expanding operational capabilities and market presence.

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Notice Title

RFI Design Research Tooling

Notice Description

This is an RFI for Design Research Tooling - a full scope may be found by registering your company on the BBC's Jaggaer e-Tendering portal (this is only required once).

Planning Information

Register your company on the BBC's Jaggaer e-Tendering portal (this is only required once).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025568-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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