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Local News Partnerships - Applications (Northern Ireland)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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25 Sep 2019 at 08:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed a public procurement process titled "Local News Partnerships - Applications (Northern Ireland)" within the services sector, specifically focusing on the supply of personnel including temporary staff. The tender was an open procedure, with applications closing on 17th June 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £350,000, commenced on 20th August 2019 and will run until 19th August 2021. The geographical focus of this procurement is Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the journalism and media sector, particularly those capable of providing skilled personnel. Businesses that could benefit include local news providers with expertise in reporting and data journalism, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can respond to the local needs highlighted by the BBC's initiatives aimed at enhancing local journalism through partnerships. The collaboration aims to build a stronger local information network, hence offering a lucrative avenue for growth and increased visibility in the media landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local News Partnerships - Applications (Northern Ireland)

Notice Description

The BBC has developed proposals with the local news industry across the UK, and most recently in Northern Ireland, to improve the provision of local journalism. The partnership (Local Democracy Reporting Service) will recruit a number of new journalists, employed by local news providers, to report on local institutions and public service issues; a News Hub - syndication of BBC local audio and video content for use by local and regional news organisations; and the Shared Data Unit - partnering with local news organisations on data journalism and making content available to wider industry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8046660-1301-444a-9526-6a8336457959
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2019 - 19 Aug 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Jonny Palfreeman
Contact Email
jonathan.palfreeman@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD,
Postcode
M50 2QH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

JPI MEDIA

NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP

REACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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