Scope
Reference
SJ0882
Description
Delivery of live sport data in support of acquired rights packages from various sports governing bodies, to deliver output across multiple BBC Sport platforms. The contract also provides the enhanced data necessary for live score programmes.
Contract 1. BBC Sport Data Feed
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,500,000 excluding VAT
- £5,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
27 June 2025
Contract dates
- 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The services may change depending on the sport rights owners.
Changes to the BBC rights portfolio
Changes to the rights holders contractual obligations
CPV classifications
- 72300000 - Data services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Customer and Technical Support Desk | The Supplier shall use reasonable endeavours to promptly correct and to overcome interruptions in accordance with the response times set out in the table below. If further support and resolution are... |
12 months |
| Customer and Technical Support Desk | The Supplier has a dedicated customer support team available 24/7, 365 days per year. These are split between locations to ensure fast access to the team of analysts to clear up any queries or make... |
12 months |
| Downtime | The Supplier shall restrict unscheduled downtime as far as is technically possible but does not guarantee that the provision of services will be uninterrupted. |
12 months |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
Technical Reasons: Any alternative solution represents incompatibility between existing systems/equipment and new goods, services or works that could also result in time consuming and complex redesign and modification which could be unacceptable in the circumstances, for example, resulting in significant cost and/or delay to an important service
IP or Exclusive Rights: There are no other suppliers that can reasonably deliver the goods or services (i.e. that hold the same or similar capability, have been granted a licence by the rights owner or are in a position to negotiate with them e.g. resellers, distributors, maintenance and support companies) and it is not reasonable to procure an alternative solution to which the rights relate to.
Supplier
Perform Content Ltd
- Companies House: 11562035
The Point, 37 North Wharf Rd
London
W2 1AF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. BBC Sport Data Feed
Contracting authority
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRB-3233-GTQL
Broadcasting House, Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rebecca Chisholm
Email: rebecca.chisholm@bbc.co.uk
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government