Online News Information Service

Tender description

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking a supplier to provide an online news information service. We are looking for a single supplier that can offer an existing webbased application with access to current content and an extensive archive. The service must include access to a wide range of searchable full text content including major United Kingdom national and regional newspapers, international newspapers, magazines, specialist titles and other sources. The service will form part of an essential research resource available to staff across the BBC both within and outside the United Kingdom, and possibly to BBC affiliates, and will be delivered through the BBC’s intranet portal. The content must be rights cleared for copying for the purposes of research. Other uses of the content must be rights clearable. The service must also be available via the internet and accessible on mobile devices (such as phones, tablets etc.). The BBC is also interested in associated services such as, but not limited to, push notifications (e.g. user customised email alerts). The service will replace the current service which has approximately 1,300 active users and up to 10,000 registered users from all areas of the BBC including News, Television and Radio production departments. The service should include helpdesk support and training for users. The service must meet compatibility standards for the BBC Desktop, be capable of interfacing with internal systems and comply with BBC policies and guidelines on information security and accessibility.