The provision, implementation, and support of a fully integrated Broadcast Management System (BMS)
Estimated value
£2.4m
Awarded value
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Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
09 Oct 2025
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Description
The provision, implementation, and support of a fully integrated Broadcast Management System (BMS). The BMS must provide a unified workflow for planning and delivering content across all platforms, including linear broadcast, BBC iPlayer, S4C’s own VOD platform (Clic), and third-party digital/social channels. The system must be capable of managing the end-to-end lifecycle of broadcast content, including: - Idea submission and commissioning - Rights management & payments - Programme finance - Scheduling and media planning - Compliance tracking - Multi-platform distribution (linear, social and VOD) - Management of access services (e.g. subtitles, audio description, signing) - Create management reports e.g. OFCOM reports etc. The BMS must also include integrated functionality for the tracking and administration of programme rights, contributors, and associated metadata, ensuring robust support for editorial and legal compliance across all platforms.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05ab49
- Total value
- £2,400,000 excluding VAT£2,880,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2036Possible extension to 31 Mar 2038
Option to extend for a further 2 years / Opsiwn i ymestyn am 2 flynedd ychwanegol
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 320000004810000072000000489000004860000048500000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method Statement | Bidders are required to complete a comprehensive written method statement detailing how their proposed Broadcast Management System (BMS) solution meets the full scope of S4C's requirements. Mae'n ofynnol i Gynigyddion gwblhau datganiad dull ysgrifenedig cynhwysfawr sy'n manylu ar y ffordd y mae eu hateb arfaethedig o ran System Rheoli Darlledu (SRhD) yn bodloni cwmpas llawn gofynion S4C. | quality | 55.00% |
| Technical Questionnaire | Bidders are required to complete the Technical Questionnaire found at Document C of the Tender Response Documents. Mae’n ofynnol i Gynigyddion lenwi’r Holiadur Technegol a geir yn Nogfen C o'r Dogfennau Ymateb Tendr. | quality | 25.00% |
| Pricing Questionnaire | Bidders are required to fully complete the Pricing Questionnaire set out in Document D of the Tender Response Documents and upload and submit their completed Pricing Questionnaire into the Portal by the deadline. The information provided in the Pricing Questionnaire shall be used to determine a total price for each Bidder and it is this total price that will be evaluated. Mae’n ofynnol i gynigyddion lenwi’r Holiadur Prisio a geir yn Nogfen D o'r Dogfennau Ymateb Tendr a llwytho a chyflwyno eu Holiadur Prisio wedi'i lenwi i'r Porth erbyn y dyddiad cau. Bydd yr wybodaeth a ddarperir yn yr Holiadur Prisio yn cael ei defnyddio i bennu cyfanswm pris ar gyfer pob Cynigydd a’r cyfanswm pris hwn fydd yn cael ei werthuso. | price | 20.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
As described in the Invitation to Tender / Fel y'i disgrifir yn y Gwahoddiad i Dendro