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title: "Design Research Framework"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2023-12-13"
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# Design Research Framework

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-195774a5-8fd0-40a9-a457-90054304186b

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has awarded a contract for the "Design Research Framework" services, which involve design research and development. The contract is valued at £5,000,000 and will start on February 1, 2024, with completion by December 31, 2028. The procurement method used was a selective procedure above the threshold, and the location of the services is at Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide design research services to the BBC, focusing on user experience and design for online products and services. The procurement is suited for businesses in the research and development industry, particularly those with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, as well as specialist services such as children's, sports, and news. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this contract opportunity, which aims to enhance the BBC's online offerings through innovative design research solutions.

## Notice

The Contract is for Design Research services to be provided for the BBC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c25f0714-b28c-40a3-b0ed-657b0263884f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1A 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | 2CV; BEANO STUDIOS; BIG MOTIVE; CLASS35; DESIGNIT; ERNST & YOUNG; HUMAN8; MTM LONDON; NOMENSA; SPOTLESS INTERACTIVE; SYSTEM CONCEPTS; THE PINEAPPLE LOUNGE; WHAT PEOPLE WANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2023 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c25f0714-b28c-40a3-b0ed-657b0263884f
- 8 Jun 2023 at 11:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc706ed-5ac4-4791-bebd-ba41d2756d41
- 18 May 2023 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc706ed-5ac4-4791-bebd-ba41d2756d41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c25f0714-b28c-40a3-b0ed-657b0263884f
  13th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc706ed-5ac4-4791-bebd-ba41d2756d41
  8th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
  BBC eSourcing

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying

## Provenance

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