{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff8f-2026-02-06T08:47:51Z", "date": "2026-02-06T08:47:51Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff8f", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PJRB-3233-GTQL", "name": "BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PJRB-3233-GTQL" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Broadcasting House, Portland Place", "locality": "London", "postalCode": "W1A 1AA", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKI32" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "no_reply@bbc.co.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/", "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PJRB-3233-GTQL", "name": "BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)" }, "tender": { "id": "2026 01 RA Taxi Hire Services", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Taxi Hire Services", "description": "This is the Procurement for the provision of Taxis Services to the Beneficiaries. The BBC's existing current contract for these services is expiring, and the BBC is looking to re-tender this contract. The BBC intends to procure a safe, efficient, and sustainable taxi service available when and where our travellers need it, with a digital platform that supports secure, frictionless booking, robust reporting and tax compliance, and effective contract management. We have built our requirement for taxi booking services to include the UK and overseas. Our strategic pillars for the future of this service are: Value for money and availability: A cost-efficient taxi service with 24/7 global coverage for staff, on-air staff/contributors and equipment, delivering confirmed availability when and where the BBC needs it. Safety, quality and sustainability: A safe, fully compliant service with verified fully licenced drivers and compliant, low-emission vehicles that meet BBC standards and advance Net Zero goals. User experience and technology: An enterprise grade, accessible platform with single sign on, real-time tracking and integrations that enable secure, frictionless booking. Visibility and control: Robust management information and controls providing full oversight of journeys, spend, CO2 and policy adherence, with automated reporting.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "Lot 1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60120000", "description": "Taxi services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60112000", "description": "Public road transport services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60170000", "description": "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60171000", "description": "Hire of passenger cars with driver" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60130000", "description": "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60100000", "description": "Road transport services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "Lot 1" }, { "id": "Lot 2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60120000", "description": "Taxi services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60112000", "description": "Public road transport services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60170000", "description": "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60171000", "description": "Hire of passenger cars with driver" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60130000", "description": "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "60100000", "description": "Road transport services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "Lot 2" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 63000000, "amount": 52500000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "features": "Competitive Flexible Procedure with included Conditions of Participation. The procedure will consist of the following stages: Invitation to Tender ITT and Final Stage:- Initial ITT Clarifications Evaluation and Shortlisting Final ITT Stage Award For full details please refer to the Tender Documents" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "coveredBy": [ "GPA", "CPTPP" ], "submissionMethodDetails": "In order to take part in this tender, please take the following steps:1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register.1.3 - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'.1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details.1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete.1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password.*2 - Express an interest in the tender:2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password.2.2 - Click the 'ITT Open to all Suppliers' link.2.3 - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. Once you accept the Conditions of Confidentiality, this will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only).2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box.*3. Responding to the tender:3.1 - Click 'My Response' under ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining).3.2 - All ITT documentation can be found within the eTendering portal.3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.3.4 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 eSourcing help desk.* * All questions relating to this ITT should be submitted via the BBC's eSourcing portal at https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-02-09T09:00:00+00:00" }, "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-02-04T17:00:00+00:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-10-09T23:59:59+01:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "Lot 1", "title": "Ride-hail", "description": "Ride-hail/on-demand requirements: Real-time, app-based taxi bookings with timely fulfilment of requirements. Please note that, as this is non-committed spend, the per lot values figures (PS) below are estimated based on historic spend on these types of services.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 42600000, "amount": 35500000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "cost", "name": "Cost", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "cost", "name": "Cost", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "cost", "name": "Cost", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS14.2 m to participate in Lot 1 Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS6.8 m to participate in Lot 2" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation" }, { "type": "economic", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS14.2 m to participate in Lot 1 Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS6.8 m to participate in Lot 2" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation" }, { "type": "economic", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS14.2 m to participate in Lot 1 Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS6.8 m to participate in Lot 2" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation" } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-07-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2030-06-30T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2032-06-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The contract can be extended by up to 2 years up to 30/06/2032. The number and duration of extensions to be determined at a later stage. Whilst this is not an exclusive arrangement, in the event of an increase in volumes, the BBC may direct award similar goods, services or works during the term of the contract to the successful supplier(s)." } }, { "id": "Lot 2", "title": "Pre-Book and Specialist requirements", "description": "Pre-Book and Specialist requirements: Pre-booked requirements (any bookings over 1 hour in advance) across the UK and internationally; and Specialist bookings for any production specific requirements including travel for on-air staff/contributors, unit drivers, group and event moves. Please note that, as this is non-committed spend, the per lot values figures (PS) below are estimated based on historic spend on these types of services.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 20400000, "amount": 17000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "cost", "name": "Cost", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "cost", "name": "Cost", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "cost", "name": "Cost", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS14.2 m to participate in Lot 1 Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS6.8 m to participate in Lot 2" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation" }, { "type": "economic", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS14.2 m to participate in Lot 1 Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS6.8 m to participate in Lot 2" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation" }, { "type": "economic", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS14.2 m to participate in Lot 1 Suppliers are required to have a minimum annual turnover of PS6.8 m to participate in Lot 2" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "For full details please refer to tender documentation" } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-07-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2030-06-30T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2032-06-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The contract can be extended by up to 2 years up to 30/06/2032. The number and duration of extensions to be determined at a later stage. 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As a second change, the BBC have extended the Taxi Hire Services ITT closing date to 09:00 on 09/02/26. No other changes made." } ] }, "language": "en" }