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title: "Training Services for Information Technology (IT)"
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# Training Services for Information Technology (IT)

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7eb16b15-1450-4b39-9660-a90d0c122e9f

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently engaged in a procurement process for "Training Services for Information Technology (IT)", which aims to support their staff's training in software development and delivery across the UK. This initiative is structured as a Framework Agreement with a Call Off Procedure, divided into four Lots, including specific areas such as Software Development and Agile Software Delivery. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2019 and is set to run until 28th February 2021, potentially extendable by an additional two years at the BBC's discretion. The total value of the procurement is £3,300,000, aimed at suppliers who can demonstrate high qualifications and offer training in varied formats including face-to-face and e-learning.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT training and development, particularly for those with expertise in software engineering, agile delivery methodologies, and network training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may demonstrate their capability to offer innovative and cost-effective training solutions. Providers with experience in blended learning and a good understanding of the BBC's workforce needs will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby enhancing their market presence and bolstering growth prospects in the public sector.

## Notice

The BBC has selected a number of suppliers to support the BBC in the provision of training and development of software development and delivery for its staff throughout the UK. The requirement has been procured by means of a Framework Agreement with a Call Off Procedure and split into four Lots, with Lot 1 further split into three discrete Sub-Lots: Lot 1: Software Development: * Sub-Lot 1a: Programming Languages, Libraries and Frameworks * Sub-Lot 1b: Cloud, Virtualisation, Distributed Systems and Containers * Sub-Lot 1c: Software Engineering Lot 2: Agile Software Delivery Lot 3: Business Analysis for Software Delivery Lot 4: Networking IP The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of two years commencing on 1st March 2019 and ending on 28 February 2021. The Framework Agreement may be extended at the BBC's discretion by up to two years at two twelve monthly periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a29f90-f0b0-4f78-90fb-4a88604e26aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,300,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1A 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | AGILE BUSINESS CONSORTIUM; AGILITY IN MIND; ASSIST KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT; FRAMEWORK TRAINING; GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORK TRAINING; JB INTERNATIONAL TRAINING; KPL KNOWLEDGE SOLUTIONS; QA; SYSTEMS & NETWORK TRAINING; TCC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2019 at 14:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a29f90-f0b0-4f78-90fb-4a88604e26aa
- 28 Feb 2019 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a29f90-f0b0-4f78-90fb-4a88604e26aa
- 29 Jun 2018 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3164d404-3568-4204-8122-61f980cba961

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a29f90-f0b0-4f78-90fb-4a88604e26aa
  28th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3164d404-3568-4204-8122-61f980cba961
  29th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk
  BBC eSourcing Portal

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