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Participatory Content Capabilities

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Planning

06 Oct 2026 at 16:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The BBC is exploring the market for participatory content software and related capabilities, including tools for voting, polling and quizzing. The intended purchase is classified as goods and concerns a software package and information systems. The BBC’s stated aim at this stage is to understand available solutions so it can shape its requirements and procurement strategy for future purchasing. The buying organisation is the British Broadcasting Corporation. The planning information does not identify a delivery location or explain how the systems will be used across BBC services, so suppliers should assess fit against the stated participatory-content functions rather than assume a particular deployment or audience.

This process is at the planning stage: the BBC is conducting voluntary market engagement through a Request for Information, not inviting tenders. Suppliers are invited to submit written responses through SAP Ariba by the buyer’s stated engagement date of 28 October 2026. Responses will inform the BBC’s requirements, procurement strategy and any later procurement; participation will not form part of any evaluation or confer an advantage in a subsequent procurement. The planning information gives an anticipated contract period from 1 December 2028 to 1 December 2033. The procurement is marked as above the relevant threshold, but no monetary estimate or budget is provided. One lot is identified, with no evaluation criteria or procedure set out at this stage.

This engagement is relevant to suppliers developing or providing audience-participation technology, particularly voting, polling and quiz solutions, as well as firms able to support the associated software capabilities. It is an opportunity to inform the BBC’s understanding of the market and help shape potential future requirements, rather than a competition for contract award. Suppliers with products that can support these interactive formats are well placed to contribute useful market insight. The BBC has not yet described technical specifications, integration needs, service levels, accreditations, delivery capacity or experience requirements, so suppliers should focus any response on clearly explaining their relevant offerings and capabilities. Taking part is voluntary, and the BBC says engagement responses will not be evaluated or provide an advantage in a later procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Participatory Content Capabilities

Notice Description

The BBC is undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) market engagement exercise to enhance its understanding of the market for participatory content capabilities, including voting, polling and quizzing solutions. Interested suppliers are invited to submit a written response via SAP Ariba by the stated deadline. The information gathered will be used to inform the BBC's requirements, procurement strategy and any future procurement activity. Participation in this engagement is voluntary and will not form part of any evaluation process or confer any advantage in any subsequent

Planning Information

The BBC is undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) market engagement exercise to enhance its understanding of the market for participatory content capabilities, including voting, polling and quizzing solutions. Interested suppliers are invited to submit a written response via SAP Ariba by the stated deadline. The information gathered will be used to inform the BBC's requirements, procurement strategy and any future procurement activity. Participation in this engagement is voluntary and will not form part of any evaluation process or confer any advantage in any subsequent

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078206
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094433-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2028 - 1 Dec 2033 Over 5 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
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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

Notice Documents

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