London, UK, 15 September 2024:

Spicy Mango appointed to develop and run BFBS’s strategic tender process for secure media experiences

We are pleased to confirm that BFBS has selected Spicy Mango to develop and run a strategic tender process that will help transform how secure media experiences are delivered to the UK’s Armed Forces and their families. This programme will focus on defining future needs, identifying the right partners and establishing the foundations for a trusted, high quality service that works anywhere personnel and families are based.

As a specialist partner in media technology, we will lead a structured procurement approach that covers requirements definition, market engagement, RFP documentation, vendor evaluation and governance. Security, resilience and user experience will sit at the heart of the work, alongside a sharp focus on operational efficiency and long term value.

Our team brings deep domain expertise across OTT, streaming and digital publishing. By combining strategic consulting with real world engineering experience, we aim to give BFBS the clarity and confidence needed to select the best path forward and deliver secure, reliable and engaging media services for the Armed Forces community.

“We are thrilled to support BFBS on a programme that serves the UK’s Armed Forces and their families. This is a patriotic cause that resonates with our team. Several colleagues have served and understand first hand the importance of secure and dependable access to information and entertainment wherever people are posted. We look forward to applying our procurement rigour and engineering know how to help BFBS select the best partners and deliver lasting value.”
Chris Wood, CTO, Spicy Mango

Details of the tender process including how to respond, shall be shared across both Spicy Mango and BFBS LinkedIn accounts, and in the press.