The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) · Awarded contract

Awarded

Provision of Online News Information Service to the BBC

Awarded 30 Aug 2019

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Awarded30 Aug 2019

Value£1.00

SupplierFactiva Ltd.

AgencyThe British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryIT & Software

Ended 3y 2mo ago4y term

Awarded 30 Aug 2019Expired 29 Aug 2023

About

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) awarded a contract to Factiva Ltd.

for an online news information service.

The supplier provides an existing off-the-shelf web-based application with access to current content and an extensive archive, including searchable full-text content from major United Kingdom national and regional newspapers, international newspapers, magazines, specialist titles, and other sources.

The service forms part of an essential research resource available to staff across the BBC both within and outside the United Kingdom, and possibly to BBC affiliates, delivered through the BBC's intranet portal.

The BBC's current registered users are from all areas of the BBC including News, Television and Radio production departments.

The total value of this contract is estimated to be between £900,000 and £1,350,000 over the full five-year term, including extension options.

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