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title: "Music Library and Auto Recognition"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
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# Music Library and Auto Recognition

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20c27f11-db24-494a-851a-529ee7440ad9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Music Library and Auto Recognition" was conducted by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). This contract falls within the radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment industry category. The procurement method employed was a selective tendering process through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period commenced on 3rd August 2020 and extends until 4th August 2027, with the tender phase concluding on 8th December 2019. The contract value is set at £3,500,000, with the delivery address located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in media and music services. Businesses that provide music libraries or develop audio recognition technologies may find this contract aligns well with their offerings. The procurement's focus on automating music reporting and providing comprehensive music access means that suppliers capable of innovating within these areas will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

1) A music library service consisting of both media and metadata to: (a) enable content makers to search and download music for use in their programmes/content; (b) access a complete set of metadata required for subsequent reporting; (c) manage clearance information/usage restrictions and/or prevent usage if music is not cleared 2) A music auto-recognition service to: (a) automate music reporting; (b) deploy (the service) pre-publication/transmission e.g. for pre-recorded content destined for both linear transmission and non linear publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea41fc74-2bb7-4675-b123-62c99ce7ed9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 4 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUNDMOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea41fc74-2bb7-4675-b123-62c99ce7ed9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea41fc74-2bb7-4675-b123-62c99ce7ed9d
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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