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Domain Name Service (DNS) Solution

Published
Published 3 June 2026

Overview

The BBC procured an Internet-facing authoritative DNS solution to ensure BBC Online and related services remain available globally, with direct access to technical and operational teams required. IBM United Kingdom Limited was awarded the contract on 28 May 2026 for £1,100,000. The original competitive procedure was terminated in December 2025 due to no suitable bids received, but the contract has now been delivered.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
SME suitable
Yes
Published
3 June 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,100,000
Award date
28 May 2026
Contract period
11 June 2026 → 28 May 2029
Winner
  • IBM United Kingdom Limited

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    3 June 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Award Update · Contract Update

    3 June 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Contract

    3 June 2026

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PJRB-3233-GTQL

    Authority website ↗

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