--- title: "Production Accounting Systems for BBC Studios." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-893acf8f-cbfe-4240-bada-ba4ed64b8ad1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-893acf8f-cbfe-4240-bada-ba4ed64b8ad1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-893acf8f-cbfe-4240-bada-ba4ed64b8ad1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-893acf8f-cbfe-4240-bada-ba4ed64b8ad1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2019-04-16" --- # Production Accounting Systems for BBC Studios. Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-893acf8f-cbfe-4240-bada-ba4ed64b8ad1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-893acf8f-cbfe-4240-bada-ba4ed64b8ad1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-893acf8f-cbfe-4240-bada-ba4ed64b8ad1.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Production Accounting Systems for BBC Studios." This tender focuses on financial analysis and accounting software packages applicable to the media sector. The engagement end date is set for 24 April 2019, and interested parties are encouraged to participate by registering on the BravoSolution portal. The project encompasses productions based in the United Kingdom and could potentially cover multiple productions with substantial budgets, specifically targeting the Natural History Unit of BBC Studios. This procurement presents significant opportunities for software firms, particularly those specialising in financial and accounting solutions, to expand their business footprint within the broadcasting industry. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as they may offer innovative solutions tailored to meet the needs of the BBC's production teams. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their software's capabilities for managing complex financials in a fast-paced production environment will be well-positioned to compete and thrive in this tender. ## Notice This RFI is specific to SPV productions, in particular for the BBC Studios Natural History Unit productions not currently using the corporate accounting system. This equates to at least 6 productions with budgets of PS1m+ per hour There is the potential to expand at a later date to include BBC Studios Scripted productions currently operating off the corporate accounting system The aim of this RFI is to understand which production accounting software packages are currently active in the UK market. 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, 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 e-Tendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a39014b-bc6c-42ab-b83d-8d5800077c89 | | 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 | 16 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2019 | | 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 | W12 7TQ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package ## Release History - 16 Apr 2019 at 11:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a39014b-bc6c-42ab-b83d-8d5800077c89 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a39014b-bc6c-42ab-b83d-8d5800077c89 16th April 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BravoSolution 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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