---
title: "Discretionary Access Control (DAC) System - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060436"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# Discretionary Access Control (DAC) System - Request for Information

Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060436

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Discretionary Access Control (DAC) System aimed at enhancing key management capabilities across more than 20 BBC locations. This procurement, categorised in the services industry, primarily involves security services and software package systems. The aim is to implement this solution by May 2027 to manage physical keys within TV and Radio Production environments. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published with a due date set for 13 February 2026, giving interested vendors an opportunity to provide information on potential solutions. The procurement process follows the statutory guidelines of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54 and is facilitated through the platform used by the BBC for supplier engagement.

This procurement process represents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in security services and software systems, especially those geared towards access control technologies and audit trails. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete, as indicated by the procurement opportunity details. Companies with expertise in developing integrated solutions that align with DAC principles and can support auditability within complex production environments are likely to benefit significantly from this tender. The engagement offers potential growth by establishing a partnership with an esteemed public broadcaster and gaining exposure through service provision across major BBC sites, including BBC Scotland and BBC Plymouth. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage in the market engagement process and prepare for the full tender expected to commence later in 2026.

## Notice

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the implementation of a new Discretionary Access Control (DAC) System for managing physical keys across its operations. The DAC system is currently deployed across more than 20 BBC locations--from BBC Scotland to BBC Plymouth. While workflows vary between sites, the system's primary purpose is to control access and provide an audit trail for the use of physical assets in production environments, particularly within TV and Radio Production. These assets include keys to premises, devices, technical areas, equipment, and broadcast vehicles. The BBC aims to enhance its key management capabilities by adopting a solution that supports DAC principles, improves auditability, and integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure. The aim is to achieve this by May 2027.

### Planning Information

https://bbc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002485-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 May 2027 - 2 May 2030 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 09:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002485-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002485-2026
  13th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
- https://bbc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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