Published date: 13 December 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 29 January 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Radio broadcast transmission services - 64228200

  • Platform interconnectivity software development services - 72212211

  • Database software development services - 72212610

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_161473/638719

Published date

13 December 2017

Closing date

29 January 2018

Contract start date

1 July 2018

Contract end date

30 June 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Radioplayer is a collaborative radio platform, owned and operated (on a non-profit basis) by broadcasters including the BBC and the major commercial radio groups. Our mission is to keep radio listening simple on connected devices, and we do this by encouraging broadcasters to 'share technology, and compete on content'.
Radioplayer started in the UK in 2011, as a common browser-player aimed at improving the radio experience on personal computers. Since then, we've launched on several other platforms including mobile, smart speakers, and cars, and we've established a reputation as a R&D centre for the international radio industry. Radioplayer has rolled out in 7 markets beyond the UK, run as a local non-profit operation in each country. We co-ordinate this through Radioplayer Worldwide.
The scope of this commission falls into four main categories with overlaps across each.
A)INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE
B) SOFTWARE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT
C) INTERNATIONAL DEPLOYMENT
D) PLATFORM RE-DEVELOPMENT

More information

Links

Additional text

This Tender Document is being made available only to parties who have signed and returned the Non-Disclosure Agreement in a form provided by Radioplayer and Bidders are therefore bound by that Non-Disclosure Agreement in respect of all information contained herein. In addition bidders need to register an interest in this project by taking the following steps:
1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering 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 'PQQs / 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 PQQ/ ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ 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 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ 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 Bravo e-Tendering help desk.
Please note that the contracting authority is Radioplayer and not the BBC.

About the buyer

Contact name

mary coogan

Address

2nd floor the lighthouse, white city place 201 wood lane
london
W12 7TQ
England

Email

mary.coogan@bbc.co.uk

Website

http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying