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RFI - Privacy and AI Governance Platform

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 15:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The BBC is exploring a modern privacy and artificial intelligence governance platform for operational use across BBC Group. The service would support data protection and responsible AI governance, replacing or improving a mixture of manual processes and existing tools. Expected capabilities include managing Data Protection Impact Assessments, Transfer Risk Assessments and Transfer Impact Assessments, AI risk assessments, risk acceptance, Records of Processing Activities, case management and governance reporting. This is a software and supporting IT services requirement, covering implementation, consultancy, development or ongoing support where relevant to the platform. Delivery is expected across the United Kingdom. The BBC is the buying organisation, based at Broadcasting House in London.

This procurement is at the planning stage and the BBC is conducting preliminary market engagement through a request for information. It is not an invitation to tender. The buyer expects to publish a subsequent notice on 2 November 2026. The RFI engagement is scheduled to close on 1 September 2026. The planned procurement is above the applicable threshold and is arranged as one lot, with the contract expected to run from 2 March 2028 to 1 February 2032. The buyer intends to retain a renewal option, allowing the arrangement to continue until no later than 1 February 2033. The process is currently described as planning rather than an active competition.

This will suit suppliers with a mature, configurable privacy and responsible AI governance platform, together with the capability to support deployment and operation across a large, complex organisation. Relevant businesses are likely to have proven workflows for impact and risk assessments, records of processing, risk acceptance, case management, reporting and audit trails. Experience integrating governance software with existing tools and supporting consistent processes across multiple business units would be valuable. Suppliers should use the RFI to explain how their platform improves efficiency, consistency and organisational maturity, and how it handles both privacy and AI governance in one operating environment. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, but the requirement is intended for a substantial BBC Group-wide service. It is currently a market-engagement exercise, so businesses should prepare rather than bid.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - Privacy and AI Governance Platform

Notice Description

The BBC is seeking information on mature privacy and AI governance platforms that can support the operational delivery of privacy and responsible AI governance across BBC Group. The BBC undertakes a range of governance activities including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Transfer Risk Assessments (TRAs/TIAs), AI Risk Assessments, risk acceptance, Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), case management and governance reporting. These activities are currently supported through a combination of manual processes and existing tools. The BBC is exploring whether a modern governance platform could enhance the efficiency, consistency and maturity of these activities.

Planning Information

Register your company on the Jaggaer e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): a) Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk b) Click the link on the login page to register c) Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue' d) Enter your correct business and user details. e) Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. f) You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password Express an interest in the RFI: g) Login to the portal with the username/password. h) Click the 'PQQs Open to all Suppliers' link. (Any RFI will appear as a PQQ). i) Click on the relevant PQQ to access the RFI content. j) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs’ page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. k) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box. Responding to the RFI: i) Click 'My Response' under PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). m) You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. n) Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the RFI. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). o) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Jaggaer e-Tendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e1b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076367-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48517000 - IT software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

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
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2028 - 1 Feb 2032 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
Postcode Area
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

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