--- title: "Contingent Workforce (Freelancer) Processes RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cadaa61-b3db-49a1-b23a-878e85007074" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cadaa61-b3db-49a1-b23a-878e85007074" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cadaa61-b3db-49a1-b23a-878e85007074.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cadaa61-b3db-49a1-b23a-878e85007074.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2017-07-07" --- # Contingent Workforce (Freelancer) Processes RFI Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cadaa61-b3db-49a1-b23a-878e85007074 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cadaa61-b3db-49a1-b23a-878e85007074) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cadaa61-b3db-49a1-b23a-878e85007074.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2a926b-4f8c-4662-8c05-b084ad863bf1 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 | W12 7TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham | | Electoral ward | College Park & Old Oak | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 7 Jul 2017 at 11:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2a926b-4f8c-4662-8c05-b084ad863bf1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2a926b-4f8c-4662-8c05-b084ad863bf1 7th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk BravoSolution eSourcing Portal ## 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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