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title: "Resource Scheduling Solution"
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buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
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# Resource Scheduling Solution

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3809d36-a957-473f-918f-a59751a8d4f5

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently seeking bids for a "Resource Scheduling Solution" as part of a significant technology and business change programme aimed at transforming operational efficiency. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for scheduling software, with an estimated value between £7,000,000 and £8,000,000 over an initial five-year term, starting from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2026, with the potential for a two-year extension. The tender is in the planning stage with submissions due by 15th February 2019. This is a selective procurement process conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scheduling software solutions and related services. Companies, particularly SMEs with experience in developing resource management tools for large organisations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of the BBC indicates that vendors should be prepared to demonstrate innovations that enhance operational processes, potentially leading to growth through long-term collaboration with a major public sector entity.

## Notice

Sequence is a pan-BBC technology and business change programme which enables us to transform the way we operate by fundamentally changing how people's time and skills can be managed. As part of this programme the BBC wishes to procure and implement a pan-BBC resource scheduling solution. Please note that the OJEU value range for this procurement is 7 000 000 GBP - 8 000 000 GBP over the term plus extensions. Duration in months: 60 5 years initial term, the BBC may extend the duration of the contract, by up to a further 2 years. 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/b5080f5c-0cff-498f-9632-ec31a2625763 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48332000 - Scheduling software package

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2019 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5080f5c-0cff-498f-9632-ec31a2625763

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5080f5c-0cff-498f-9632-ec31a2625763
  15th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk
  BBC eSourcing Portal

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