--- title: "Level 7 Journalism Apprenticeship" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93fe3cfe-d08a-49c5-b640-32e4046188da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93fe3cfe-d08a-49c5-b640-32e4046188da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93fe3cfe-d08a-49c5-b640-32e4046188da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93fe3cfe-d08a-49c5-b640-32e4046188da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2021-03-23" --- # Level 7 Journalism Apprenticeship Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93fe3cfe-d08a-49c5-b640-32e4046188da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93fe3cfe-d08a-49c5-b640-32e4046188da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93fe3cfe-d08a-49c5-b640-32e4046188da.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently seeking an education provider to design and deliver the Level 7 Journalism Apprenticeship course, associated with the NCTJ qualification. This procurement, classified under education and training services, is at the Tender stage and is being conducted using an open procedure due to its value of £1,176,000. The tender period ends on 21st April 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 15th June 2021 and run for an initial three years, potentially extendable for two additional years. The delivery addresses for the contract include locations across the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the educational services sector, particularly those offering training and apprenticeship programmes. Companies that specialise in journalism education, training providers, and organisations with experience in delivering structured educational courses would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, promoting inclusivity in the procurement process. ## Notice The BBC is looking for an education provider to design and deliver the course for the new Level 7 Journalism Apprenticeship NCTJ qualification. The initial contract term will be for 3 years, with another 2 years optional extension. Additional information: Please register your interest in this project 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/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to 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 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, and 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5d8e2a-77aa-426a-8acc-80fcd55850b3 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,176,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2021 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5d8e2a-77aa-426a-8acc-80fcd55850b3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5d8e2a-77aa-426a-8acc-80fcd55850b3 23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/ BBC eSourcing ## Notice URLs - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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