Planning

Digital Analytics Tool

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Digital Analytics Tool," which falls under the services category. The process is primarily aimed at data analysis services and is set in the United Kingdom. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 5th May 2026, and a Request for Information (RFI) is active, inviting responses by 22nd May 2026 via the Jaggaer portal. This procurement process is exploratory, intended to inform future procurement decisions, with no guaranteed contractual outcomes at this stage. The engagement milestone is scheduled to conclude on 19th June 2026, and a future notice is anticipated by 1st July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in digital analytics and data analysis services to engage with the BBC. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity, as the procurement process indicates suitability for these types of businesses. Participating in this RFI could position suppliers favourably for future tenders or contracts with the BBC, fostering potential growth and expansion in public sector engagements. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and last until 1st September 2028, with a possibility of renewal, thus offering a sustained business opportunity.

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Notice Title

Digital Analytics Tool

Notice Description

The BBC is seeking information from suppliers to scope a Digital Analytics Tool. Respondents are invited to reply to our RFI with submissions due via the Jaggaer portal by 22nd May 2026.This RFI is exploratory and non-binding, intended to shape future procurement decisions without guaranteeing any contractual outcomes.

Planning Information

RFI is currently live on Jaggaer (pqq_30273). Url: https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069192
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041088-2026
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

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 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

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