Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Broadcasting House, Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA
UK
Contact person: Ariadne Anderson
Telephone: +44 1234567890
E-mail: ariadne.anderson@bbc.co.uk
Fax: +44 1234567890
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
Address of the buyer profile: https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Broadcasting
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Resource Scheduling Solution - RFI
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
As part of an exploratory phase helping to shape our future strategy for resource management of our people, spaces and equipment, this Request for Information (RFI) is live with the aim of gaining a current picture of potential available resource scheduling solutions suitable for a global organisation the size and scale of the BBC.
We expect different vendors to offer solutions which range in functionality, cost model and out of the box integrations.
In the short term, there is no intention to move to a procurement stage but it’s important that that the BBC maintains a clear and up to date understanding of potential options to help shape and inform its resource scheduling solution roadmap so that timely consideration can be given to future options and investment justification.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
As part of an exploratory phase helping to shape our future strategy for resource management of our people, spaces and equipment, this Request for Information (RFI) is live with the aim of gaining a current picture of potential available resource scheduling solutions suitable for a global organisation the size and scale of the BBC.
We expect different vendors to offer solutions which range in functionality, cost model and out of the box integrations.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
17/06/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
In the case of technology requirements, the BBC may involve its technology partner (Atos IT Solutions and Services Limited) to assist in the scoping and drafting of invitations to tender and/or the evaluation of tenders. However, the final decision as to which is the most economically advantageous (by reference to the award criteria) will be made by the BBC. The awarding authority reserves the right not to award a contract and to annul the procurement process at any stage. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in sterling and all payments will be made in sterling. The contract shall be subject to English law. The awarding authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any tender and reserves the right to accept part of a tender unless the tenderer expressly stipulates otherwise in the tender document.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/06/2024