Planning

Contingent Workforce (Freelancer) Processes RFI

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Planning

07 Jul 2017 at 11:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is initiating a planning stage Request for Information (RFI) titled "Contingent Workforce (Freelancer) Processes RFI," aimed at understanding the supplier landscape for contingent workforce processes. This procurement falls under the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, with key dates including an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The BBC is located in London, England, and participating businesses must register on the BravoSolution eTendering portal to submit their interest and responses.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering solutions in contingent workforce management, especially those focused on staff engagement through to payment processes. Companies that specialise in editorial, craft and professional services, as well as those providing related systems and technology solutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this RFI process not only facilitates potential partnerships with a prominent organisation but also allows businesses to showcase their capabilities in a competitive market landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contingent Workforce (Freelancer) Processes RFI

Notice Description

Please note this is a request for information (RFI). The BBC is seeking to understand the supplier landscape and capabilities of potential providers in the area of Contingent Workforce process* support. We wish to explore the market for solutions that can support all or part of the process through which the BBC engages its Contingent Workforce (from 'engagement through payment') The scope of the request spans all off-air Contingent Worker engagements and includes editorial, craft and professional services. It also includes a request to understand any related systems, platforms and technology solutions that can help to support and monitor the process. The scope includes oversight of all contractual modes of work, whether via work package, client referral, consultancy brief etc. The BBC gives no guarantees that a procurement process will commence following this RFI. No contract will be awarded as a consequence of this RFI process. Responding to this RFI is not a prerequisite nor does it give any advantage to any subsequent selection process. The BBC welcomes responses to this RFI to enable the BBC to build an understanding of current solutions and capacity available in the marketplace. To participate in this process, respondents need to be registered on the BBC's eTendering portal with BravoSolution (https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk)/ * Expression of Interest and RFI Instructions (please read carefully) Expressions of interest and responses to this RFI will only be accepted via the BBC Supplier Opportunity Portal. Note that in order to submit your interest you will first need to register for an account. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should login, navigate to and select 'PQQ's Open to all Suppliers' and then express an interest in the relevant opportunity. You will then receive an email containing further instructions. * Questions and Communication Please direct all questions and communication via the BBC Supplier Opportunity Portal using the messaging facility provided. Additional information: Please register your interest in this RFI by taking the 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 Open To All Suppliers' link. 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 to Respond' (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 may be 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 require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cadaa61-b3db-49a1-b23a-878e85007074
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2a926b-4f8c-4662-8c05-b084ad863bf1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
W12 7TQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
College Park & Old Oak
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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