The BBC has appointed leading tech and data-driven growth consultancy Next 15 to its Digital Design Services Framework at the conclusion of a ‘highly competitive’ tender process.
A consortium of four Next 15-owned brands, which includes Beyond, Brandwidth, creative agency House 337 and Transform UK, will now collaborate to provide a range of user experience, design, branding and content services.
The four-year contract awarded to Next 15 will come into effect this summer, with the new consortium’s blend of expertise aiming to help the iconic broadcaster innovate and transform its digital design approach.
“We are absolutely delighted to have won a place on the BBC’s Digital Design Services Framework,” Next 15 group client managing director, Rob Carter said.
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“Our consortium’s unique multidisciplinary model and extensive digital design expertise will help drive the BBC’s ongoing digital transformation journey. The BBC is one of the world’s most respected and innovative broadcasters and a trusted media brand.
He continued: “We see this partnership as both an exciting opportunity to develop great work together, and a privilege to be part of the development of this amazing institution.”
The consortium is set to collaborate closely with the BBC’s UXD team across multiple projects, with a strong focus on the BBC’s design systems, service design and employee experience.
