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title: "Domain Name Service (DNS) Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac8d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Domain Name Service (DNS) Solution

Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac8d

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## Summary

The procurement process described relates to a contract awarded by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for a Domain Name Service (DNS) Solution. This procurement is categorised under information technology services, specifically concerning the management and support of data networks, computer network services, and Internet domain-related services. The procurement occurred at the Award stage after a former competitive process was terminated due to unsuitable bids and concerns over value for money. The BBC chose a direct award method, with the contract awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited, located in Winchester. The contract commenced on the 1st of June 2026 and is set to end on the 31st of May 2029, with potential for a 12-month renewal. The total contract value is approximately £1.32 million. Due to the criticality of the service to the BBC's online operations, third-party tenders, such as those from resellers, were not considered suitable.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for large-scale companies capable of delivering high-availability IT solutions critical for large organisations like the BBC. The direct award to IBM underscores the importance of established expertise and experience in handling essential IT infrastructures. Enterprises specialising in technology, especially with proficiencies in DNS solutions and data network management, would be well-positioned to take on similar deeply integrated IT service contracts. This procurement highlights the potential for large IT firms to secure significant and long-term contracts with governmental or public authority sectors, broadening their market presence and business prospects.

## Notice

The BBC is procuring an Internet-facing authoritative DNS (Domain Name Service) solution. The purpose of this solution is to ensure BBC Online and related services continue to remain available in the UK across the globe. Due to the critical nature of this service to the BBC's online presence, it is essential the BBC has direct access to the technical and operational teams responsible for providing the DNS services. To ensure service continuity and the necessary level of technical expertise, the BBC will not accept tender submissions from third parties, such as resellers. Currently, the high availability design of BBC Online relies heavily on DNS for load balancing across different service architectures, failover responses in the event of service problems, and ensuring the best possible audience experience by routing clients to the most appropriate services that can respond to their requests. Original Tender notication was published using PCR2015. A decision to terminate the Competitive Procedure was taken on 18/12/2025 following an internal review which concluded that no suitable bids were received and proceeding would not currently deliver value for money for the license fee payer.

### Procurement Information

Original Tender notication was published using PCR2015. A decision to terminate the Competitive Procedure was taken on 18/12/2025 following an internal review which concluded that no suitable bids were received and proceeding would not currently deliver value for money for the license fee payer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074148-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,100,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72417000 - Internet domain names
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074148-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052401-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:30 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052400-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052394-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074148-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052401-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052400-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052394-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Transparency 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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