Published date: 15 January 2019
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Contract summary
Industry
Scheduling software package - 48332000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£7,000,000 to £8,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_192462/737793
Published date
15 January 2019
Closing date
15 February 2019
Contract start date
1 September 2019
Contract end date
31 August 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Anyone may ask to participate, but only those who are pre-selected will be invited to submit initial tenders and to negotiate.
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
Sequence is a pan-BBC technology and business change programme which enables us to transform the way we operate by fundamentally changing how people's time and skills can be managed. As part of this programme the BBC wishes to procure and implement a pan-BBC resource scheduling solution.
Please note that the OJEU value range for this procurement is 7 000 000 GBP - 8 000 000 GBP over the term plus extensions.
Duration in months: 60
5 years initial term, the BBC may extend the duration of the contract, by up to a further 2 years.
More information
Links
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- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk
- Tender notice
- BBC eSourcing Portal
Additional text
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Please register your 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, 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 Bravo e-Tendering help desk.
About the buyer
Contact name
Steven Letham
Address
Broadcasting House, Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA
England
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Closing: 15 February 2019