BBC calls for entries for BBC Digital Design Services roster
The BBC is inviting design agencies of all sizes and specialisms to join its new BBC Digital Design Services roster, with up to seven agencies expected to be chosen
The agencies, which will be appointed from 1 April 2014, will be on the roster for between two and four years, over which time the BBC expects to reward between £3m and £4.5m in contracts.
Announcing the move, Colin Burns, executive creative director for BBC user experience and design, said: “We expect every agency selected for the roster to offer outstanding visual design and interaction design, but we also want our selection to show a diversity of other specialist skills, such as design strategy, design for children, prototyping, brand development, and so on.
“We are eager to be an excellent client, not just on paper, but also when working together day-to-day. We expect to start building strong working relationships with you right from the outset as you work through our selection process.”
Agencies selected will handle a number of the BBC’s digital products, as well as developing innovative new digital features and contributing to the BBC’s UX&D strategy.