--- title: "BBC Apprenticeships - Learning Providers (LP) (Nations)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b575f912-a915-49ff-9ae5-42d8e6cb38ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b575f912-a915-49ff-9ae5-42d8e6cb38ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b575f912-a915-49ff-9ae5-42d8e6cb38ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b575f912-a915-49ff-9ae5-42d8e6cb38ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)" published: "2017-08-07" --- # BBC Apprenticeships - Learning Providers (LP) (Nations) Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b575f912-a915-49ff-9ae5-42d8e6cb38ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b575f912-a915-49ff-9ae5-42d8e6cb38ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b575f912-a915-49ff-9ae5-42d8e6cb38ae.json) ## Summary The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is currently conducting a procurement process titled "BBC Apprenticeships - Learning Providers (LP) (Nations)" aimed at sourcing Learning Providers to deliver apprenticeship programmes across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This tender, which falls under the education and training services category, has a total value of £528,000 and is structured as a services procurement. The tender period concludes on 8th September 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2017 and run until 31st August 2020. Interested providers must register on the BBC's BravoSolution e-tendering portal to participate and submit their proposals by the specified deadline. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services, as it seeks to establish a pool of accredited Learning Providers to support the BBC's goal of facilitating over 400 apprenticeships by February 2019. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) fitting within the education sector would be well-suited to compete, offering tailored apprenticeship programmes aligned with the set awarding criteria. By securing a place in this initiative, businesses can expand their portfolio and contribute to the vital area of workforce development within the UK. ## Notice This is a procurement process seeking Learning Providers (LP) for the delivery of apprenticeships within Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The documentation available via the BBC's eSourcing portal will allow LPs to submit their proposals on how they would deliver either in-part or a whole portfolio of apprenticeship standards contained within, against set awarding criteria. This is with a view to joining a group of successful learning providers that will contribute to the BBC's target of 400+ apprenticeships by Feb'19. 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, 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/e2f74dd0-d06a-41e2-a813-a221bfa138f9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £528,000 | | 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 | TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2017 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f74dd0-d06a-41e2-a813-a221bfa138f9 - 10 Jul 2017 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f74dd0-d06a-41e2-a813-a221bfa138f9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f74dd0-d06a-41e2-a813-a221bfa138f9 7th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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