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Domain Name Service (DNS) Solution

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
London
Direct award
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029

Provision of an authoritative DNS solution to support BBC Online, specifically enabling load balancing across service architectures and automated failover responses. The service requires direct access to the provider's technical and operational teams to ensure high availability and optimal audience experience. Resellers are excluded to ensure direct technical expertise and service continuity.

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Awarded value: £1.1m; As published
Published: 3 June 2026
Awarded: 3 June 2026; IBM
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 May 2029

What the contract covers

DNS solution/service

Provision of managed internet-facing authoritative Domain Name Service (DNS) solutions to support high-availability online content delivery and global traffic management.

Internet-facing authoritative DNS solution for BBC Online and related services

Terms and requirements

Contract type: DNS solution/service
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 36 months
Contract dates: 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
CPV codes: 72222300, 72315000, 72700000, 72417000

Services in this contract

DNS servicesMain service£24k typicalInternet-facing authoritative DNS solution for BBC Online

Lifecycle

Published
3 June 2026
Contract awardedto IBM
3 June 2026
Contract starts
1 June 2026
Contract ends
31 May 2029

The buyer

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

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The supplier

IBM

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3625059/domain-name-service-dns-solution
Buyer reference: PROC/2024/39
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac8d
Last checked: 5 November 2026

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation). Domain Name Service (DNS) Solution. Contract award, 3 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3625059/domain-name-service-dns-solution (accessed 5 November 2026).