--- title: "Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design - Request for Information (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a3dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a3dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a3dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a3dc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2023-02-08" --- # Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design - Request for Information (RFI) Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a3dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a3dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a3dc.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is planning a procurement process for "Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design - Request for Information (RFI)" in the IT services industry category. Located in London, UK, the BBC is seeking information from the market to identify potential providers to support its strategic goal of being an 'Accessible First' organisation. The tender, with the procurement identifier PROC 2023 13, is currently in the planning stage as of the latest update on 8th February 2023. This tender by the BBC for digital accessibility solutions offers opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software, software development, Internet services, computer support, and design consultancy. The procurement process emphasises the importance of accessibility assessments, training resources, digital product creation, user testing, and inclusion projects. Interested suppliers can register their interest and respond to the RFI via the provided link, presenting a chance for qualified businesses to contribute to the BBC's goal of enhancing digital accessibility and inclusive design. ## Notice The BBC would welcome responses to this request for information (RFI) in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential procurement exercise. The purpose of this Request for Information is to provide the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) with information from the market to identify potential providers that have the capability to support the BBC's strategic goal of being an 'Accessible First' organisation. At a high level, the BBC is interested in responses from providers that can offer services to meet one or all of the following requirements: a) Accessibility Assessments and Remediation Strategies for the BBC's: b) Provision of Training and Learning Resources for Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design c) Provision of specialist resource and services to create digital products and tools d) Strategy, Events, Change Management and Project management and analysis support for Accessibility and Inclusion e) User Testing for Digital Accessibility and Inclusion f) Provision of consulting and services to ensure marketing, communications and training are all accessible g) Benchmarking the accessibility of BBC audience-facing and staff-facing products Please note this invitation has been issued purely as an information seeking exercise and is not part of any formal procurement process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The BBC would welcome responses to this request for information (RFI) in order to inform our thinking prior to any potential procurement exercise. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to provide the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) with information from the market to identify potential vendors that have the capability to support the BBC's strategic goal of being an 'Accessible First' organisation. At a high level, the BBC is interested in responses from suppliers that can offer services to meet one or all of the following requirements: a) Accessibility Assessments and Remediation Strategies for the BBC's: b) Provision of Training and Learning Resources for Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design c) Provision of specialist resource and services to create digital products and tools d) Strategy, Events, Change Management and Project management and analysis support for Accessibility and Inclusion e) User Testing for Digital Accessibility and Inclusion f) Provision of consulting and services to ensure marketing, communications and training are all accessible g) Benchmarking the accessibility of BBC audience-facing and staff-facing products Please note this invitation has been issued purely as an information seeking exercise and is not part of any formal procurement process. Additional information: Please register your interest in and respond to this project via the following link: https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003851-2023 | | 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 | 8 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Feb 2023 | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72254000 - Software testing - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72400000 - Internet services - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 72610000 - Computer support services - 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 85147000 - Company health services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2023 at 12:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003851-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/ - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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