--- title: "Online Information Services." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12a2c49d-1780-4e8b-9df4-7b6a9f5827aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12a2c49d-1780-4e8b-9df4-7b6a9f5827aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12a2c49d-1780-4e8b-9df4-7b6a9f5827aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12a2c49d-1780-4e8b-9df4-7b6a9f5827aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2019-03-07" --- # Online Information Services. Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12a2c49d-1780-4e8b-9df4-7b6a9f5827aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12a2c49d-1780-4e8b-9df4-7b6a9f5827aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12a2c49d-1780-4e8b-9df4-7b6a9f5827aa.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently conducting an open tender for an Online Information Services contract, valued at £1,350,000. This procurement falls within the services category and is targeted at suppliers capable of providing a web-based application with access to various news sources, including UK and international newspapers. The tender was published on 7th March 2019, with a submission deadline set for 2nd April 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 31st August 2019 and will run until 30th August 2024, with delivery addresses spanning across several regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for technology and information service providers, especially those that offer software packages and information systems. Businesses that specialise in developing or supplying news information services, particularly those with an existing off-the-shelf application, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enabling them to leverage this contract for potential growth and to expand their market presence within the information services industry. ## Notice The BBC is seeking a Supplier to provide an Online News Information Service. The Supplier shall provide an existing "off-the shelf" web-based application with access to current content and an extensive archive. The service must include access to a wide range of searchable full text content including major United Kingdom national and regional newspapers, international newspapers, magazines, specialist titles and other sources. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 - Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk. 1.2 - 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 ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. 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 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 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 Bravo e-Tendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc934712-88d8-4f8d-8400-324b13e60ea1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W12 7TS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham | | Electoral ward | College Park & Old Oak | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 7 Mar 2019 at 08:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc934712-88d8-4f8d-8400-324b13e60ea1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc934712-88d8-4f8d-8400-324b13e60ea1 7th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BravoSolution Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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