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title: "Local News Partnerships - Applications (Northern Ireland)"
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# Local News Partnerships - Applications (Northern Ireland)

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d05caa4-43be-4dc4-afa7-4ca0ba9169fd

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8046660-1301-444a-9526-6a8336457959 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2019 - 19 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | SALFORD, |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | JPI MEDIA; NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP; REACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2019 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8046660-1301-444a-9526-6a8336457959

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8046660-1301-444a-9526-6a8336457959
  25th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying

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