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title: "Request for Information: BBC Authoritative Internet DNS Solution"
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# Request for Information: BBC Authoritative Internet DNS Solution

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8835b1f1-f2a2-4ec7-ad3e-395b5eea74d9

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information: BBC Authoritative Internet DNS Solution." This process falls under the industry category of "Internet domain names" (CPV code 72417000) and is aimed at sourcing solutions related to authoritative internet DNS services. The end of the engagement period is set for 15 January 2025. The BBC is seeking preliminary information to inform a potential future procurement exercise. This initiative is set to impact locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers should engage through the BBC’s eSourcing portal as detailed in the engagement notice.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in the domain naming industry, particularly those with innovative and comprehensive DNS solutions. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the BBC aims to understand the landscape of available technological solutions, their costs, and implementation challenges. Businesses capable of providing reliable, scalable, and adaptable DNS solutions will find this an excellent opportunity to establish or expand their relationship with the BBC, potentially influencing the broadcaster's future procurement strategies and operational efficiencies in the internet domain arena.

## Notice

This is a Request for Information ('RFI') in relation to a 'BBC Authoritative Internet DNS Solution'. The BBC would welcome responses to this RFI in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential procurement exercise. Responding to this RFI will allow the BBC to build an understanding of current solutions available in the marketplace, and gain feedback on: 1. the availability of solutions in the marketplace; 2. whether there is one solution to meet the needs, or whether these would need to be met by differing solutions; 3. whether functionality not currently met is on a supplier's roadmap and any cost/timescales associated with building it in; 4. indicative costs and timescales for the on boarding of the solution; 5. support of solution; and 6. any barriers to the implementation of the product/solution. Should you choose to respond to this RFI, the BBC will take on board all other responses to the RFI when shaping any future procurement activity. For the avoidance of doubt, any information provided to the BBC in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential and non-binding. No contract will be awarded as a consequence of this RFI process, however, the BBC anticipates launching a procurement opportunity in the near future. Responding to this RFI is not a prerequisite for participation in a subsequent procurement, nor does it give any advantage in that procurement. The BBC would welcome responses to this RFI in order that the BBC can build an understanding regarding the current and future provision of the project. * * Please submit all questions in relation to this RFI via the BBC's eSourcing portal * * Instructions on how to register and gain access to the portal can be found under 'More Information'. Additional information: All questions in relation to this RFI should be submitted via the BBC's eSourcing portal. Instructions on how to register and gain access to the portal are shown 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 RFI: 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 PQQ/RFI to access the content. 2.4 - Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/RFI 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 PQQ Details box. 3. Responding to the RFI: 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/1f033533-bbcd-4d01-8623-9dffd87b5e0b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72417000 - Internet domain names

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2024 at 11:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f033533-bbcd-4d01-8623-9dffd87b5e0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f033533-bbcd-4d01-8623-9dffd87b5e0b
  29th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk
  BBC eSourcing

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