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title: "Apprenticeship Scheme(s) Phase Three and Associated Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training"
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# Apprenticeship Scheme(s) Phase Three and Associated Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa2ccc54-848a-4741-8a1a-46b5755f8d89

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking to establish a framework agreement for an 'Apprenticeship Scheme(s) Phase Three and Associated Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training' project, emphasizing education and training services within the media industry. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the total value of the contract being £5,549,600. The contract period spans from 29 May 2019 to 28 May 2023, covering locations across the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement method utilised is selective, conducted through a restricted procedure above threshold, and the last major milestone was the contract award announced on 18 September 2020.

This contract presents excellent business opportunities, especially for educational institutions and training providers adept at delivering apprenticeship programmes and CPD training. Companies that specialise in digital and technology solutions, engineering management, or offer bespoke professional development courses could also find a fitting niche here. As the BBC aims to enhance the skillset within the UK media industry, businesses capable of providing innovative and high-quality training solutions are well-positioned to compete for the available lots in this framework agreement.

## Notice

The BBC has a requirement to appoint a number of providers to a framework agreement for the provision of apprenticeship schemes phase three and associated continuous professional development training. These apprenticeship scheme(s) require the providers to teach, support, assess and award to an agreed curriculum. The providers shall deliver apprenticeship standards in order to grow the talent of the UK media industry and support future skillset needs across the BBC. In addition the BBC will also require successful applicants to offer additional non-apprenticeship continuous professional development training for BBC staff for all lots apart from Lot 1. CPD Pathways will offer short, structured and accredited courses derived from the certificate, diploma and degree elements of the apprenticeship. User-elected CPD provides individual classes or modules from the curriculum and allows BBC staff and their managers the freedom to complete modules as and when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45053ff4-d9c9-4149-8ba1-d7cbdd4bbe07 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2019 - 28 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,549,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,549,600 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | ASTON UNIVERSITY; CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY; QA; QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON; UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA; UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE; YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2020 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45053ff4-d9c9-4149-8ba1-d7cbdd4bbe07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45053ff4-d9c9-4149-8ba1-d7cbdd4bbe07
  18th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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