---
title: "Data Catalogue"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c42"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2024-12-13"
---

# Data Catalogue

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c42

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed the tendering process for a contract titled "Data Catalogue," classified under data management services. This procurement falls under the services category and is set in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award issued on 8th October 2024. The contract will run for an initial term of 5 years, with an optional extension of 24 months. The awarded contract is overseen by the BBC Product Group, specifically the Data Governance team, aiming to support BBC's vision for trusted and governed data.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in data management services. Companies with expertise in data management, implementation, and functional usability of data catalogues would find this contract particularly beneficial. The contract's estimated value is £1.2 million, presenting a substantial revenue stream. Businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality, cost-effective data management solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders issued by the BBC, helping to bolster their portfolio and industry reputation.

## Notice

The BBC requires a Data Catalogue. This requirement sits with BBC Product Group and specifically the Data Governance team. Product Group's vision is to 'create the world's first digital media organisation with public service at its heart' and Data Governance support this with their vision for 'trusted data to support a data informed BBC.' The Data Governance team has a pan BBC remit. The Data Catalogue tool will enable the BBC to meet their objective of 'connected, discoverable and governed data.' The Data Governance team will have primary responsibility for implementing and maintaining the tool.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The BBC requires a Data Catalogue. This requirement sits with BBC Product Group and specifically the Data Governance team. Product Group's vision is to 'create the world's first digital media organisation with public service at its heart' and Data Governance support this with their vision for 'trusted data to support a data informed BBC.' The Data Governance team has a pan BBC remit. The Data Catalogue tool will enable the BBC to meet their objective of 'connected, discoverable and governed data.' The Data Governance team will have primary responsibility for implementing and maintaining the tool. The estimated contract value is PS1.2m over the initial 5 year contract term, including the optional 24 month extension period.

Options: The contract has an initial 5 year term, plus an additional optional 24 month extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040206-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040206-2024
- 10 Jul 2024 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021068-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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