Published date: 29 August 2019

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 2 April 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

tender_185457/794410

Published date

29 August 2019

Closing date

2 April 2019

Contract start date

31 August 2019

Contract end date

30 August 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The BBC is seeking a Supplier to provide an Online News Information Service. The Supplier shall provide an existing - "off-the shelf" web-based application with access to current content and an extensive archive. The service must include access to a wide range of searchable full text content including major United Kingdom national and regional newspapers, international newspapers, magazines, specialist titles and other sources.
The service will form part of an essential research resource available to staff across the BBC both within and outside the United Kingdom, and possibly to BBC affiliates, and will be delivered through the BBC's intranet portal. The BBC's current registered users are from all areas of the BBC including News, Television and Radio production departments.

The total value of this contract is estimated to be between £900.000 - £1.350.000 over the full five year term, including extension options.

Award information

Awarded date

22 August 2019

Contract start date

31 August 2019

Contract end date

30 August 2023

Total value of contract

£1

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Factiva Ltd.

Address

The News Building, 7th Floor, I London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF

Reference

Companies House number: 03773253

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Felicity Norris

Address

B1-D1, BC0, Broadcast Centre, White City Plaza, 201 Wood Lane
Lobndon
W12 7TS
England

Email

felicity.hendry1@bbc.co.uk