--- title: "RFI - Access Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0543f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0543f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0543f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0543f1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)" published: "2025-06-05" --- # RFI - Access Services Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0543f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0543f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0543f1.json) ## Summary The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is in the planning stage of a procurement process related to Access Services, which includes subtitling, audio description, and British Sign Language interpretation for its television and streaming output. Located in London, UK, this public procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the television production services industry. The current procurement stage involves a Request for Information (RFI) to explore market solutions suitable for the BBC's global operations. Interested parties need to engage through the Jaggaer eSourcing portal, with clarification questions due by 20th June 2025 and RFI responses due by 27th June 2025. This RFI presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in access services or with experience in broadcasting support services to show their capabilities to a major broadcasting organisation. Companies proficient in delivering innovative or scalable media services would be well-suited to respond, potentially opening up further collaboration opportunities with the BBC. By participating in this exploratory phase, businesses can position themselves favourably for any future procurement activities the BBC might undertake in this field. ## Notice As part of an exploratory phase helping to shape our future strategy for Access Services, this Request for Information (RFI) is live with the aim of gaining a current picture of potential available solutions suitable for a global organisation the size and scale of the BBC. Access Services encompasses the delivery of Subtitling, Audio Description (AD) and British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation across the BBC's television and on demand/streaming output. All three services are delivered recorded/prepared and, where required, live. The BBC would welcome responses to this RFI allowing them to build an understanding of current solutions available in the marketplace. Please note that there is no future contract start and end date to share as this is for information purposes only. The dates provided in that section are the start and end date of this RFI exercise. ### Planning Information To take part in this RFI, please take the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal (this is only required once): 1.1 Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to register. 1.3 Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an interest in the RFI: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs Open to all Suppliers' link. 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - All RFI documentation can be found within the eTendering portal. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ. 3.4 You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult the online help, or contact the Jaggaer eSourcing help desk. * * All questions relating to this RFI should be submitted via the BBC's eSourcing portal at https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk * * Deadline for clarification questions – Friday 20th June 2025 at 14:00 (UK Time) Deadline for submitting an RFI response – Friday 27th June 2025 at 14:00 (UK Time) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030386-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 5 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION) | | 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 - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92221000 - Television production services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2025 at 15:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030386-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030386-2025 5th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/ - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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