--- title: "Editorial Services for Audience Facing Programme Metadata" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37630ccd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37630ccd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37630ccd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37630ccd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION" published: "2017-09-21" --- # Editorial Services for Audience Facing Programme Metadata Buyer: BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37630ccd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37630ccd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37630ccd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The BBC is currently seeking a supplier for "Editorial Services for Audience Facing Programme Metadata." This tender falls within the television production services industry and is located in Salford, England. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract period running from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2024. The tender was published on September 23, 2016, and the contract's total value is £9 million, following an open procurement method. Companies interested in this tender were required to express an interest by the deadline of October 24, 2016, for the tender phase. This procurement opportunity represents a potential avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in media services and content editorialisation. Businesses with expertise in creating high-quality, accurate metadata suitable for diverse audiences would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enhance a firm's profile by collaborating with a reputable entity like the BBC, while also providing an opportunity to showcase their capabilities in a competitive market. ## Notice The BBC seeks a supplier to editorialise Programme Metadata produced by BBC Upstream Originators to create a complete, high quality set of Programme Metadata for publication to our TV, Radio and online audiences. Syndication of this Programme Metadata to external third parties is not part of these requirements and will be undertaken according to the BBC's Distribution Framework and Guidelines with particular attention being paid to prominence, curation and attribution within 3rd party discovery portals. Audience facing Programme Metadata is the main conduit through which our audiences discover BBC content. It is imperative that the Programme Metadata presented to our audiences is clear, consistent, factual, accurate, complete and timely. Programme metadata must be created and curated so that it is suitable to be read by all audiences. Inaccurate, incomplete or missing Programme Metadata has a detrimental effect on our audiences experience and can put at risk the reputation of the BBC. 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 'PQQs / 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 PQQ/ ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ 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 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ 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 PQQ/ 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/a159f7fc-5e38-4e92-a460-458722c79b90 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1 | | 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 | BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION | | Locality | SALFORD, | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ERICSSON MEDIA SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92221000 - Television production services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2017 at 07:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a159f7fc-5e38-4e92-a460-458722c79b90 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f35fd288-97bb-4b64-a8d6-a40b74aa0a39 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a159f7fc-5e38-4e92-a460-458722c79b90 21st September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f35fd288-97bb-4b64-a8d6-a40b74aa0a39 23rd September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BravoSolution eTendering 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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