--- title: "Children in Need Online Donation Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b1ed500-88ce-4983-b3eb-650a596c5182" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b1ed500-88ce-4983-b3eb-650a596c5182" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b1ed500-88ce-4983-b3eb-650a596c5182.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b1ed500-88ce-4983-b3eb-650a596c5182.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2025-05-06" --- # Children in Need Online Donation Platform Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b1ed500-88ce-4983-b3eb-650a596c5182 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b1ed500-88ce-4983-b3eb-650a596c5182) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b1ed500-88ce-4983-b3eb-650a596c5182.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the procurement stage for an Online Donation Platform for BBC Children in Need. This public tender, classified under the industry category of "Computer platforms" (CPV code: 30211300), involves developing and hosting a year-round online donation platform with heightened activity during special TV events. The tender, which uses an open procedure and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), spans multiple locations including the UK and wider regions. The tender amendment deadline is set for 16th May 2025. The contract is slated to commence on 1st October 2025 and last until 30th June 2028, with potential extensions. The estimated contract value is £1,000,000 GBP. This procurement offers significant opportunities for tech-focused SMEs capable of developing and maintaining robust online systems. A business adept in creating secure and scalable platforms would be well-suited to bid, as the contract includes aspects of continual monitoring, technical support, and collaboration with the BBC for seamless operation during fundraising events. Successful participation in this tender could provide a significant growth opportunity for firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the area of public service digital infrastructure. ## Notice BBC Children in Need is seeking to procure an Online Donation Platform, a detailed specification is set out in Section C - Specification of Requirement. BBC CiN requires a supplier to develop and host an online donation platform which will receive payments from donors and fundraisers year-round. The platform will be live throughout the year, with the main promotion during the Appeal Night of TV, which drives tens of thousands of donations through the page on the Friday and the following weekend, in a pattern of peaks and troughs relative to the broadcast content. The platform receives additional promotion on special programmes outside of the main Appeal Show (such as The One Show Challenge Squad, Countryfile Ramble, etc.) which require continual monitoring. The Supplier will make available appropriate staff for set-up, testing, technical support, responding to BBC CiN queries, post-show reviews, and any other assistance that is required. The platform will go live on 1st October 2025 and remain live until the contract ends on 30th June 2028, with the potential to be extended up to three times, each for a twelve month period. Estimated value is based on the maximum contract term of 6 years. The contract will have a term of approximately 3 years commencing on 6th June 2025 and ending on 30th June 2028. The contract may be extended at BBC CiN 's discretion by up to a further three years, in 12 month increments. If BBC CiN wishes to exercise this option, it will give written notice to the successful provider no later than 3 months prior to the end of the then current term. Additional information: nstructions on how to register and gain access to the portal can be found below: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing 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 ITT: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the PQQs 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. This will move the ITT into your My PQQs 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 ITT: 3.1 - Click My Response under PQQ 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, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the RFI. 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 Jaggaer eSourcing help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37effbeb-7b41-4cc1-bcdb-86087e4bd62f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30211300 - Computer platforms ## Release History - 6 May 2025 at 13:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37effbeb-7b41-4cc1-bcdb-86087e4bd62f - 23 Apr 2025 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37effbeb-7b41-4cc1-bcdb-86087e4bd62f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37effbeb-7b41-4cc1-bcdb-86087e4bd62f 6th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BBC E SOURCING ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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