--- title: "Test Case Management RFI" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030956" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030956" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030956.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030956.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2022-01-10" --- # Test Case Management RFI Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030956 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030956) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030956.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is planning a procurement process titled "Test Case Management RFI," aimed at enhancing its IT services, specifically focused on software development and support. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 10 January 2022. The project is based in London, UK, and involves a cloud-based test case management platform that will support various development teams across the organisation. The BBC has clarified that no contracts will be awarded as a result of this RFI process; however, they expect to launch a formal procurement opportunity shortly. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in test case management platforms and cloud-based solutions. Companies well-versed in software testing, development services, and programme testing software are encouraged to express their interest. Participating in this tender could lead to meaningful collaborations with one of the UK's prominent public service broadcasters, potentially paving the way for future contracts and growth in the tech sector. ## Notice 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 that meets the requirements ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 that meets the requirements. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000702-2022 | | 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 | 10 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 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 | 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 - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212984 - Program testing software development services - 72254000 - Software testing ## Release History - 10 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000702-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/ - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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