Tender

Provision of Media Organisations to Partner ONS to Support Internship for Journalism Students.

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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20 Feb 2017 at 11:00

Tender Notice
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16 Jan 2017 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is seeking to partner with 3 to 4 media organisations to support a month's paid internship aimed at journalism students. The tender, titled "Provision of Media Organisations to Partner ONS to Support Internship for Journalism Students," is currently in the planning stage. The procurement process is open, with applications due by 27 February 2017. This initiative falls under the industry category of Newspapers and Journals, with related areas in higher education and training services. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 12 March 2017 and will run until 22 August 2017, covering various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for media organisations focused on journalism and education to engage in a meaningful partnership with the ONS, ultimately contributing to the development of future journalists. Companies with experience in data journalism, editorial mentoring, or training services would be well-positioned to submit their bids. The collaboration aims to enhance students' skills while producing quality editorial work, making it an ideal venture for businesses looking to expand their impact in educational and journalistic fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Media Organisations to Partner ONS to Support Internship for Journalism Students.

Notice Description

The ONS is looking to partner with 3 to 4 media organisations to offer a month's paid internship, focused on data journalism, to 3 to 4 students studying journalism or data journalism at a UK university. The Partnering Media Organisations would be required to offer each student. 1. a month-long internship, giving experience of working alongside established journalists who work with data routinely to produce high-quality editorial 2. an opportunity to develop their editorial and technical skills through mentoring and on-site exposure to a working newsroom 3. constructive feedback about their own skills and approaches to working with data 4. an opportunity to work on editorial output as part of a team with a view to it being published (although we ask for no guarantees of published work) 5. feedback at the end of the month to the ONS about their month and guidance on future development of the student One student would be placed with each media organisation, which ONS would pay a bursary to each student - either directly to the student or via the media organisation. The students would be selected through a process that would be developed in conjunction with the partner media organisations. The selection process would involve students articulating how ONS data can be used for public good in a news context. Additional information: Applications for this tender are excepted through ONS e sourcing portal of In-tend. Please click on the link to register to In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2b53c9-3d1c-425b-abf9-d0fdc315b3cc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

80300000 - Higher education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2017 - 22 Aug 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pu.projects@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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