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title: "GeoIP (Location Data) - RFI"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2021-07-09"
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# GeoIP (Location Data) - RFI

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f54a9be5-5b93-4089-985b-e6357d227f6c

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "GeoIP (Location Data) - RFI" project. This initiative aims to gather information on the availability and functionality of location data solutions within the broadcasting equipment industry. The engagement end date for responses is set for 23rd July 2021, allowing suppliers to contribute their insights regarding current market solutions and any potential barriers to implementation. The BBC's address is located in London, England, at the Broadcast Centre, White City Place, 201 Wood Lane, W12 7TQ.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in location data solutions, particularly those that can provide innovative broadcasting equipment and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is designed to foster a competitive environment, drawing on various insights from potential suppliers. Companies that can demonstrate their capabilities in delivering reliable location data solutions, along with associated costs and implementation timelines, will be well-positioned to benefit from engaging with this procurement process.

## Notice

This document is a Request for Information ('RFI') in relation to GeoIP (Location Data) The BBC would welcome responses to this RFI in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential procurement exercise. Responding to this RFI will allow the BBC to: - build an understanding of current solutions available in the marketplace - gain feedback on: o the availability of solutions in the marketplace, o whether there is one solution to meet the needs, or whether these would need to be met by differing solutions o whether functionality not currently met is on a supplier's roadmap and any cost/timescales associated with building it in o indicative costs and timescales for the on boarding of the solution o support of solution o any barriers to the implementation of the product/solution Additional information: Please note that this RFI includes only location data, and excludes data that determines whether the IP addresses are proxies or VPNs, as this data is currently provided to the BBC by another third party.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8728473d-f633-4aa7-8eaa-f202ed56f174 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32210000 - Broadcasting equipment

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 12:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8728473d-f633-4aa7-8eaa-f202ed56f174
- 5 Jul 2021 at 08:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1299b8e0-00a8-4dbd-9ad4-87c6593370f9
- 8 Jun 2021 at 11:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b51e9dd-5eb0-418e-9f6b-6545252f36ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8728473d-f633-4aa7-8eaa-f202ed56f174
  9th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1299b8e0-00a8-4dbd-9ad4-87c6593370f9
  5th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b51e9dd-5eb0-418e-9f6b-6545252f36ca
  8th June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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