Published date: 22 April 2022
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Awarded contract (published 1 November 2022)
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Contract summary
Industry
Software testing - 72254000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£300,000
Procurement reference
tender_295849/1065080
Published date
22 April 2022
Closing date
23 May 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
5 September 2022
Contract end date
4 September 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Other: Open (FTS)
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The BBC is seeking to purchase a Device & Browser Testing platform. The BBC requires a proven, robust, scalable device and browser testing platform to enable BBC development teams to efficiently test functionality and features across a vast representation of its audience's devices and browsers. The platform will be used across the BBC ranging from small one-off projects running manual acceptance tests to ongoing products running a suite of automated, scripted manual and exploratory tests. A detailed specification is set out in ITT documentation Section C - Specification Of Requirements. The Contract will be for an initial term of 2 (two) years with options to extend by 2 x 12 month extensions, to a maximum of 4 (four) years. The BBC is acting on its own behalf and as agent for other BBC Subsidiaries and entities.
More information
Links
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- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
- BBC eSourcing
Additional text
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Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer 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, and 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 Jaggaer e-Tendering help desk.
About the buyer
Contact name
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Address
Broadcasting House, Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA
England
Website
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