---
title: "RFI Design Research Tooling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e50"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066e50.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# RFI Design Research Tooling

Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e50

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## Summary

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "RFI Design Research Tooling," classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Based in London, the procurement involves service offerings above the threshold of a public tender. Companies interested in participating must register on the BBC's Jaggaer e-Tendering portal by 1st April 2026, and the future tender notice is expected by 30th June 2026. The proposed contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 31st October 2027, providing a long-term opportunity for businesses to engage in development and support services with the BBC.

This tender can provide substantial opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, offering consulting and software solutions tailored to design research tooling. The process is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), allowing smaller and community-oriented businesses to participate in delivering impactful IT services. Engaging with such a prominent public authority as the BBC could not only enhance business growth but also provide a platform for expanding operational capabilities and market presence.

## Notice

This is an RFI for Design Research Tooling - a full scope may be found by registering your company on the BBC's Jaggaer e-Tendering portal (this is only required once).

### Planning Information

Register your company on the BBC's Jaggaer e-Tendering portal (this is only required once).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025568-2026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 09:42 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025568-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 09:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024918-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025568-2026
  20th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024918-2026
  19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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