---
title: "Design Research Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03cd52"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2023-12-13"
---

# Design Research Framework

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cd52

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed the procurement process for the "Design Research Framework", falling under the services category. The tender involved research and development services, with a focus on design research, and was conducted through a selective procurement method. The BBC aimed to identify expert suppliers for a contract valued at £5,000,000. The procurement process was completed on 13th November 2023, with contracts signed with various suppliers based in the UK, creating business opportunities for service providers in the design research industry.

The Design Research Framework tender initiated by the BBC is an opportunity for businesses specialising in design research services, particularly those with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research fields. Suppliers who can offer specialist services, such as in children's, sports, and news areas, are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage involved a selective procurement method utilising a restricted procedure with a tender period ending on 16th June 2023. Interested businesses must comply with the submission terms outlined by the BBC to be considered for this opportunity.

## Notice

To Provide the BBC with Design Research Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To Provide the BBC with Design Research Services

Options: The initial term of the contract will be for two years with two optional additional years,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036640-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | 2CV; BEANO STUDIOS; BIG MOTIVE; CLASS35; DESIGNIT; ERNST & YOUNG; HUMAN8; MTM; NOMENSA; SPOTLESS INTERACTIVE; SYSTEM CONCEPTS; THE PINEAPPLE LOUNGE; WHAT PEOPLE WANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2023 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036640-2023
- 8 Jun 2023 at 11:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016286-2023
- 17 May 2023 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014110-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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