--- title: "Provision of Music Management Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4aa192e4-5c3e-41e3-90f2-d25648393c4a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4aa192e4-5c3e-41e3-90f2-d25648393c4a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4aa192e4-5c3e-41e3-90f2-d25648393c4a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4aa192e4-5c3e-41e3-90f2-d25648393c4a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2019-11-14" --- # Provision of Music Management Services Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4aa192e4-5c3e-41e3-90f2-d25648393c4a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4aa192e4-5c3e-41e3-90f2-d25648393c4a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4aa192e4-5c3e-41e3-90f2-d25648393c4a.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Music Management Services" in the radio, television, and communication industry. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th December 2019. The contract is estimated to be worth £4,500,000 and will span a period of five years, with potential extensions of two additional years. The services required are situated in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, which is applicable due to its value exceeding the threshold. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media and music management services. Companies that can provide solutions for music library services, automated music reporting, and data collation for various media formats would be particularly suited to compete. The engagement with the BBC allows for a long-term contractual relationship, making it an attractive prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their presence in the public sector. ## Notice Music Management Services is split into 3 Lots: 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 &/or prevent usage if music is not cleared 2. A Music Auto-Recognition service to :- a. automate music reporting b. deploy (the service) pre and post publication/transmission e.g. for pre and post recorded content destined for both linear transmission and non linear publication 3. A Music Collation and Reporting service to :- a. take in music data from across the BBC for both linear and non linear content, persist and collate it before reporting periodically to Collecting Societies / Rights Holders. b. produce "management information" such as process performance measurement and Contract Length: 5 years + 1 + 1 Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1) Register your company on the BravoSolution eTendering 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 and 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 eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e37440c-0679-452a-bc1d-7a02be71bdf3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 4 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 14 Nov 2019 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e37440c-0679-452a-bc1d-7a02be71bdf3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e37440c-0679-452a-bc1d-7a02be71bdf3 14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BBC eSourcing 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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