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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is managed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) involving the provision of CricViz Licensed Data, a service crucial for delivering live cricket data integrated into BBC Sport's digital platforms. This contract, tagged under "services" in the sport-related industry, ensures the supply of live text, score alerts, and additional digital products such as player cards and visualisations. Located in London, UK, the procurement operates under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, utilising a direct award method due to the unique expertise of CricViz Ltd in cricket data services. The procurement stage is currently in the contract phase, with activities completed as of July 2026. The contract spans from May 2026 to April 2028, with the possibility of renewal until 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for Cricket data specialists, predominantly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like CricViz Ltd. Businesses adept at offering value-added digital sporting insights or those looking to expand their reach into the realm of live sports data integration would be aptly positioned to compete in future procurements of this nature. The direct award nature underscores a highly specialised requirement, presenting growth avenues for niche technology providers seeking to align with entities such as the BBC in sports-related data services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CricViz Licensed Data

Notice Description

CricViz is the official licensed data supplier for the English Cricket Board.The contract is for the delivery of live Cricket data which is integrated into the BBC Sport website and digital platforms delivering live text and score alerts to the audience. It includes domestic and international competitions as well as secondary product feeds which we have always offered to our audience. It also includes products such as player cards, enhanced visualisation, ball by ball commentary etc. This contract also incorporates Radio Services.This contract is a one-off for the comps and products identified, however as and when new competitions are announced, we might look to take them.

Procurement Information

CricViz are specialists in the world of Cricket data and are appointed by the English & Welsh Cricket Board. Based on our Cricket Rights Agreement with the English & Welsh Cricket Board, we are prohibited from using a different supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066eea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063776-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92620000 - Sport-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£526,587 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£526,587 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRICVIZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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