---
title: "Device Testing Platform RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d9cb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2021-08-25"
---

# Device Testing Platform RFI

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d9cb

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is planning to initiate a procurement process for a "Device Testing Platform RFI" aimed at exploring software testing solutions, classified within the services industry. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a communication published on 25 August 2021. Interested vendors should note that all tenders and supporting documents must be priced in sterling and that the BBC reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any point. Vendors are encouraged to register their interest in the tender via the Jaggaer e-Tendering portal, where they must complete various steps to submit their responses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software testing and development services, particularly those with experience in program testing or related software solutions. Companies that can provide comprehensive insights into current market offerings or showcase innovative functionalities are well-suited to compete. Participating in this RFI allows businesses to engage with the BBC early in the procurement process, potentially informing the future direction of BBC's technology needs and enhancing their visibility in the sector.

## Notice

The BBC welcomes responses to this RFI in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential next steps of our 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 a variety of solutions; and o whether functionality not currently met is on a supplier's roadmap.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC welcomes responses to this RFI in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential next steps of our 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 a variety of solutions; and o whether functionality not currently met is on a supplier's roadmap.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021083-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212984 - Program testing software development services
- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021083-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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