Scope
Reference
PROC 2024 33 ML
Description
The BBC is looking to purchase a Data Quality Tool with functionality that includes, but is not limited to; monitoring data at rest, observability and issue management. The requirement for a Data Quality tool sits with the BBC's Product Group division and specifically the Data Governance team. A detailed requirements specification is set out in Section C - Data Quality Specification.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,475,000 excluding VAT
- £1,770,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 July 2025 to 6 July 2030
- Possible extension to 6 July 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract will have an initial term of 5 years.
The Contract may be extended at the BBC's discretion by up 24 months. If the BBC wishes to exercise this option, it will give written notice to the successful provider no later than 30 days prior to the end of the initial term.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72322000 - Data management services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See Tender Documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
See Tender Documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 April 2025, 10:00am
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
23 April 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Please register your interest in this project by taking 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 tender:
2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password.
2.2 - Click the 'ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier).
2.3 - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.
2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs 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 'ITT Details' box.
3. Responding to the tender:
3.1 - Click 'My Response' under ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining).
3.2 - All Tender documentation can be found within the eTendering portal.
3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).
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 tender should be submitted via the BBC's eSourcing portal at https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk * *
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost | 35% |
| Data Quality Functionality & Usability | Quality | 29% |
| Data Management | Quality | 14% |
| Non Functional Requirements | Quality | 12% |
| Implementation | Quality | 5% |
| Value for Money | Price | 5% |
Other information
Payment terms
See tender documents
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Following evaluation of the Initial Tenders, up to 3 top ranked Tenderers will be invited to participate in the Final Stage which will include;
Presentations
Demo for a BBC use case
Clarifications
Contract review
Pricing Schedule re-submission
For further information see the Tender Information Pack
Contracting authority
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRB-3233-GTQL
Broadcasting House, Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Email: no_reply@bbc.co.uk
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government