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title: "Online Information Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2019-08-29"
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# Online Information Services

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64b6c3af-0215-4c95-908a-b58dbb33f424

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is conducting a public procurement process for an Online Information Services contract. This initiative falls within the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period having concluded on 2 April 2019. The contract is set to commence on 31 August 2019 and will extend for five years until 30 August 2023, with an estimated total contract value ranging from £900,000 to £1,350,000. The relevant procurement stage is now complete, having been formally awarded to Factiva Ltd. on 22 August 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in online information services and software solutions. Companies that offer established web-based applications with comprehensive content archives and have experience catering to media organisations would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach and services in the UK and international markets may find potential growth opportunities through partnerships or subcontracting within this domain.

## Notice

The BBC is seeking a Supplier to provide an Online News Information Service. The Supplier shall provide an existing - "off-the shelf" web-based application with access to current content and an extensive archive. The service must include access to a wide range of searchable full text content including major United Kingdom national and regional newspapers, international newspapers, magazines, specialist titles and other sources. The service will form part of an essential research resource available to staff across the BBC both within and outside the United Kingdom, and possibly to BBC affiliates, and will be delivered through the BBC's intranet portal. The BBC's current registered users are from all areas of the BBC including News, Television and Radio production departments. The total value of this contract is estimated to be between PS900.000 - PS1.350.000 over the full five year term, including extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628081ed-04b6-44a6-8fff-5c5c1637f361 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | LOBNDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W12 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | College Park & Old Oak |
| Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2019 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628081ed-04b6-44a6-8fff-5c5c1637f361

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628081ed-04b6-44a6-8fff-5c5c1637f361
  29th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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