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Design Research Framework

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Awarded
services
SME-friendly
Framework agreement

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Key details

Region
London
Delivery: British Oversea Territories
Contract value
£4,800,000ex VAT
Submissions closed
23 June 2023
Published
8 June 2023

Procurement

Contract period
1 November 2023 - 31 October 2027
4 years
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
CPV classifications
  • 73110000 Research services

What happened

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) awarded this contract to 2CV Limited | Beano Studios Ltd | Big Motive Ltd | Class35 Ltd | DesignIt Ltd | Ernst & Young | Human8 | MTM London | Nomensa Ltd | Spotless Interactive Limited | System Concepts Ltd | The Pineapple Lounge | What People Want Ltd worth £5,000,000 on 13 Nov 2023. The contract runs until 31 Oct 2027.

Description

BBC User Experience and Design (UX&D) needs to conduct design research with expert suppliers, through a framework of external service providers. Supplier will conduct design research, both in Qualitative and Quantitative fields, as well as for specialist services, such as children's, sports and news.

BBC UX&D primarily use the service providers to undertake certain project work for the BBC's online products and services.

The initial term of the contract will be for two years with two optional additonal years,

Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the Jaggaer eSourcing 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 eSourcing help desk.

Awarded suppliers (13)

Suppliers
  • 2CV Limited
  • Beano Studios Ltd
  • Big Motive Ltd
  • Class35 Ltd
  • DesignIt Ltd
  • Ernst & Young
  • Human8
  • MTM London
  • Nomensa Ltd
  • Spotless Interactive Limited
  • System Concepts Ltd
  • The Pineapple Lounge
  • What People Want Ltd
Companies House: 03195457
Award value
£5,000,000
Award date
13 November 2023

Contact

Address
Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA
Contact name
Alex Brown

Identifiers

Buyer reference
tender_355937/1215361
Notice ID
5cc706ed-5ac4-4791-bebd-ba41d2756d41-651965
OCID
ocds-b5fd17-195774a5-8fd0-40a9-a457-90054304186b

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