Tender

Local News Partnership - Applications (Northern Ireland)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

24 May 2019 at 11:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is inviting tenders for the "Local News Partnership - Applications (Northern Ireland)" project, aimed at enhancing local journalism through various initiatives. This tender falls under the services category, specifically concerning the supply of personnel, and will take place in Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 17 June 2019. The total contract value is £192,654, and successful applicants will engage in a contract period starting from 1 September 2019 to 31 December 2021, with the potential for a one-year extension.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in media and journalism. Businesses that can provide skilled personnel, such as local democracy reporters, will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. The partnership aims to create impactful local news content, making it an appealing project for organisations looking to expand their services in the journalism sector while fostering community engagement in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local News Partnership - Applications (Northern Ireland)

Notice Description

The BBC has developed proposals with the local news industry to improve the provision of local journalism.The partnership (local democracy reporting service) has recruited 150 new journalists, employed by local newsproviders, to report on local institutions and public service issues; a News Hub - syndication of BBC local audioand video content for use by local and regional new organisations across the UK; and the Shared Data Unit -partnering with local news organisations on data journalism and making content available to wider industry. This tender is being conducted for 11 x 0,5 contracts for Northern Ireland only. Partners are to receive free content generated through the service, and suppliers will receive the same content but also employ one or more Local Democracy Reporters in Northern Ireland. The initial contract period is 1 year with provision to extend by up to an additional 12 months. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project by takingthe following steps: 1) Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1) Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk 1.2) Click the link on the login page to register; 1.3) Accept the terms and conditions and click "Continue"; 1.4) Enter your correct business and user details; 1.5) Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete; 1.6) You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2) Express an interest in the tender: 2.1) Login to the portal with the username/password; 2.2) Click the "PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers" link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or invitationsto tender open to any registered supplier); 2.3) Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content; 2.4) Click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the page. this will move the PQQ /ITT into your "My PQQs/My ITTs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only; 2.5) You can now access any attachments by clicking "Buyer Attachments" in the "PQQ/ ITT Details" box. 3) Responding to the tender: 3.1) Click "My Response" under "PQQ/ITT Details", you can choose to "Create Response" or to "Decline toRespond" (please give a reason if declining); 3.2) You can now use the "Messages" function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification, 3.3) Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT There maybe a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available); 3.4) You must then submit your reply using the "Submit Response" button at the top of the page. If you requireany further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a2e378e-d026-4297-a9df-73414c0519aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/929cabd5-d533-49ef-9505-da4efcf762ec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£192,654 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 2-3 years
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
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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