--- title: "Procurement eSourcing & Spend Analytics RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3759f96-3457-464e-a935-4c2b92841e75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3759f96-3457-464e-a935-4c2b92841e75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3759f96-3457-464e-a935-4c2b92841e75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3759f96-3457-464e-a935-4c2b92841e75.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2017-07-18" --- # Procurement eSourcing & Spend Analytics RFI Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3759f96-3457-464e-a935-4c2b92841e75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3759f96-3457-464e-a935-4c2b92841e75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3759f96-3457-464e-a935-4c2b92841e75.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently at the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Procurement eSourcing & Spend Analytics RFI." This initiative falls under the procurement software package industry category and aims to seek input from potential providers or developers in this field. The deadline for interested suppliers to respond to the RFI is set for 14 August 2017 at 12:00 BST, and the main contact for this process is Steve Pannell, who can be reached via email at steve.pannell@bbc.co.uk. The procurement method utilised for this process is a Request for Information (RFI). This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in eProcurement, eSourcing solutions, and related technologies to engage with the BBC's initiatives. Specifically, companies that offer comprehensive source-to-contract solutions or those focused on standalone capabilities such as eAuction, Contract Management, or Spend Analytics will be well-positioned to respond. As the BBC looks to understand market innovations, organisations interested in expanding their presence in the public sector and enhancing their service offerings should consider participating in this RFI process. ## Notice The BBC is issuing this Request for Information (RFI), seeking input from potential providers or developers of Procurement eSourcing solutions. In many respects, the BBC is already familiar with standard eProcurement and eSourcing technologies but is interested to learn more about current and future innovations in the market. The BBC is interested in better understanding what is available in the marketplace and is interested to learn more from organisations able to provide full source to contract solutions (eSourcing, eTendering, eEvaluation, eAuctions, Market Engagement, Contract Management etc.), as well as from suppliers who specialise or address just the provision of standalone eAuction or Contract Management or Spend Analytics capability. Additional information: To take part in this RFI: 1 - Register your company on the Bravo Solution 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, 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. Please note: The deadline for responding to the the RFI is 14 August 2017 @12:00 hours BST. This RFI is intended only to elicit information and inform the BBC's future strategy. Responders to this RFI should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this RFI. Responding, or not responding, to this RFI will neither increase nor decrease any provider's chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent ITT. The BBC shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b255d18-6de8-4d7d-b779-34b046275032 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48490000 - Procurement software package ## Release History - 18 Jul 2017 at 08:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b255d18-6de8-4d7d-b779-34b046275032 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b255d18-6de8-4d7d-b779-34b046275032 18th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BravoSolution eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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