BBC
announces shortlist of bidders
Procurement
of technology provision and sale of BBC Technology reaches next
round
The
BBC has announced today that a second stage shortlist of bidders
have been selected to the next round in the procurement process
for the new technology services contract for the Corporation, and
sale of BBC Technology.
The
sale is subject to the approval of the Secretary of State for Culture,
Media and Sport. The contract is worth up to £2 billion.
Among
the shortlist are CSC, Fujitsu, EDS, Capita, Accenture, IBM, Logica
and HP.
The
move to procure a new technology contract followed an internal strategic
review of the BBC's technology requirements for the next decade.
The
review identified potential annual savings for the BBC of at least
£20 million if its technology services were outsourced.
Combining
the procurement with the sale of BBC Technology Ltd means the BBC
can leverage maximum value for the Corporation whilst continuing
to invest more money into its programmes and services.
John
Varney, Chief Technology Officer, BBC, commented: "We have
received really positive feedback from the market about this deal,
and are delighted to be able to announce that our timetable for
procurement is on track.
"During
the next phase of the process there will be a rigorous evaluation
of not only the technology expertise and operations of these bidders,
but their culture and fit with the BBC - this is a crucial part
of our negotiations."
The
process for procurement and sale will be conducted in full consultation
with staff and the Unions.
Notes
to Editors
About
BBC Technology Direction
BBC
Technology Direction is a global operation within the BBC that aims
to identify the technology requirements for the Corporation now
and in the future.
The
division is accountable for both delivering best technology practice
across the BBC, and reducing the cost of production processes, along
with creating and delivering the technical innovations that make
the BBC a world leading broadcaster.
About
BBC Technology Ltd
Founded
in March 2001, BBC Technology Ltd provides products and services
for the BBC, other broadcasters, platform owners, content owners
and government organisations.
Drawing
on eight decades of pioneering technical expertise and innovation
for the BBC, BBC Technology Ltd helps organisations create, manage
and distribute content more effectively across multiple platforms.
BBC
Technology Ltd's products and services include: the award-winning
Colledia product portfolio which creates a tape free broadcast environment,
media communications, internet solutions and consulting services.
Customers
include: BBC News, BSkyB, DirecTV, Inc., ESPN Inc, Hutchison 3G,
SABC and Scottish Enterprise.
BBC
Technology Ltd has 1,400 staff and a turnover of £230 million.
About
BECTU
BECTU
is the independent union for those working in broadcasting, film,
theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas
who are primarily based in the United Kingdom.
The
union represents permanently employed, contract and freelance workers
within these sectors.
www.bectu.org.uk
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BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
Related
press release
BBC
to sell Technology subsidiary (27.11.04)
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