--- title: "Test Case Management RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d27326e9-72fb-48cd-b7c0-63e90b21eaa8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d27326e9-72fb-48cd-b7c0-63e90b21eaa8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d27326e9-72fb-48cd-b7c0-63e90b21eaa8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d27326e9-72fb-48cd-b7c0-63e90b21eaa8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2022-01-11" --- # Test Case Management RFI Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d27326e9-72fb-48cd-b7c0-63e90b21eaa8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d27326e9-72fb-48cd-b7c0-63e90b21eaa8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d27326e9-72fb-48cd-b7c0-63e90b21eaa8.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Test Case Management RFI." This tender falls under the industry category of program testing software development services, specifically for a cloud-based platform used for managing test cases. The initiative aims to explore available products and services that can assist in enhancing the BBC's test case management process. The engagement end date for interested suppliers to submit responses is set for 28th January 2022. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in software development and testing services, particularly those offering cloud-based solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in automated testing tools or platforms suitable for audience-facing products would be well-positioned to engage in this procurement process. Although no contracts will be awarded at this stage, expressing interest can lead to future collaborative opportunities with the BBC as they anticipate launching a formal procurement process shortly. ## Notice This document is a Request for Information ("RFI") to help the BBC understand what product(s) and services are available to assist the BBC with test case BBC development teams use a test case management platform to store test cases and track progress against test runs . The current solution in place comprises of a cloud-based platform that is used for both manual and automated testing. It is used by across the BBC, ranging from small one-off projects running manual acceptance tests, to ongoing products running a suite of automated, scripted manual and exploratory tests. The tool is not currently used for creating automated tests or defect management, these are handled by third party applications. BBC Product teams use this platform to help manage tests and ensure their planned software releases work as expected. Given the pace of change in the market, we are taking this opportunity to explore the market via this RFI and look for suppliers that provide a test case management cloud-based platform management for testing of audience facing products. Additional information: For the avoidance of doubt, any information provided to the BBC in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential and non-binding. No contract will be awarded as a consequence of this RFI process; however, the BBC anticipates launching a procurement opportunity in the near future. 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/3ffb3baa-19a3-41ce-a873-744a8fdeb432 | | 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 | 11 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jan 2022 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212984 - Program testing software development services - 72254000 - Software testing ## Release History - 11 Jan 2022 at 09:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ffb3baa-19a3-41ce-a873-744a8fdeb432 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ffb3baa-19a3-41ce-a873-744a8fdeb432 11th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ BBC eSourcing ## Notice URLs - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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