--- title: "NDA only - Provision of Radioplayer Services RFQ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bcc3c430-8f4d-4944-80d8-f67a6793b232" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcc3c430-8f4d-4944-80d8-f67a6793b232" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcc3c430-8f4d-4944-80d8-f67a6793b232.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcc3c430-8f4d-4944-80d8-f67a6793b232.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2017-12-13" --- # NDA only - Provision of Radioplayer Services RFQ Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcc3c430-8f4d-4944-80d8-f67a6793b232 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcc3c430-8f4d-4944-80d8-f67a6793b232) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcc3c430-8f4d-4944-80d8-f67a6793b232.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves the BBC as the contracting authority issuing a tender titled "NDA only - Provision of Radioplayer Services RFQ." This tender falls under the services category, specifically radiobroadcast transmission and software development services. It is located in England and is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 29 January 2018. The contract period is set to begin on 1 July 2018 and conclude on 30 June 2021. This is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to respond following the stipulated registration process on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and broadcasting sectors, particularly those specialising in radio platform development, software support, or infrastructure services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may have the agility and innovation needed to compete effectively in this collaborative radio platform project. Companies with experience in international deployment and platform redevelopment will find this particularly relevant, given Radioplayer's mission to enhance radio listening across multiple connected devices. ## Notice Radioplayer is a collaborative radio platform, owned and operated (on a non-profit basis) by broadcasters including the BBC and the major commercial radio groups. Our mission is to keep radio listening simple on connected devices, and we do this by encouraging broadcasters to 'share technology, and compete on content'. Radioplayer started in the UK in 2011, as a common browser-player aimed at improving the radio experience on personal computers. Since then, we've launched on several other platforms including mobile, smart speakers, and cars, and we've established a reputation as a R&D centre for the international radio industry. Radioplayer has rolled out in 7 markets beyond the UK, run as a local non-profit operation in each country. We co-ordinate this through Radioplayer Worldwide. The scope of this commission falls into four main categories with overlaps across each. A)INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE B) SOFTWARE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT C) INTERNATIONAL DEPLOYMENT D) PLATFORM RE-DEVELOPMENT Additional information: This Tender Document is being made available only to parties who have signed and returned the Non-Disclosure Agreement in a form provided by Radioplayer and Bidders are therefore bound by that Non-Disclosure Agreement in respect of all information contained herein. In addition bidders need to register an 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, 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 that the contracting authority is Radioplayer and not the BBC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6586d338-cf6c-49bf-a46f-31f92949374d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 | | 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 | 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 | 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 - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 64228200 - Radio broadcast transmission services - 72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services - 72212610 - Database software development services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2017 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6586d338-cf6c-49bf-a46f-31f92949374d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6586d338-cf6c-49bf-a46f-31f92949374d 13th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing 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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