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title: "Data Catalogue"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2024-12-13"
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# Data Catalogue

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91abb65d-b8a2-4617-b82c-c8c6d6b6e4c7

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has awarded a contract for a Data Catalogue to Alation Inc. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 72322000, which pertains to data management services. The procurement process, following an open procedure above the threshold, has completed its award stage as of 8th October 2024 with a contract value of £1,200,000. The contract, starting on 11th November 2024, runs through to 10th November 2031, inclusive of an initial five-year term with an optional 24-month extension period. This project covers multiple delivery regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for those in the data management sector. Firms capable of delivering robust data catalogue tools that support the objectives of connected, discoverable, and governed data are ideally suited. While Alation Inc. has secured the contract, the details of the tender process showcase the BBC's commitment to partnering with businesses that drive innovation in digital media and data governance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider similar opportunities in future tenders, as the procurement method was tailored to be inclusive to SMEs.

## Notice

The BBC requires a Data Catalogue. This requirement sits with BBC Product Group and specifically the Data Governance team. Product Group's vision is to 'create the world's first digital media organisation with public service at its heart' and Data Governance support this with their vision for 'trusted data to support a data informed BBC.' The Data Governance team has a pan BBC remit. The Data Catalogue tool will enable the BBC to meet their objective of 'connected, discoverable and governed data.' The Data Governance team will have primary responsibility for implementing and maintaining the tool. The contract has an initial 5 year term, plus an additional optional 24 month extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0725414-ad63-41d5-809a-5b956f8fc4f0 |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0725414-ad63-41d5-809a-5b956f8fc4f0
- 10 Jul 2024 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e0b011-166f-4ed6-a869-2e8a11e9528b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0725414-ad63-41d5-809a-5b956f8fc4f0
  13th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e0b011-166f-4ed6-a869-2e8a11e9528b
  10th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
  BBC eSourcing

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