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# BBC Apprenticeship Procurement Pathways 2024

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/bbc-apprenticeship-procurement-pathways-2024-ocds-h6vhtk-039a08). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): "BBC Apprenticeship Procurement Pathways 2024". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £30,000,000. 44 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 23 Feb 2023, 14:00 GMT. Published submission portal: bbc.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-british-broadcasting-corporation-bbc-GB-FTS-3323)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £30,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 23 February 2023 at 14:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 44
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Education and training services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/bbc-apprenticeship-procurement-pathways-2024-ocds-h6vhtk-039a08#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-039a08`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/bbc-apprenticeship-procurement-pathways-2024-ocds-h6vhtk-039a08#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [bbc.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbbc.bravosolution.co.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/bbc-apprenticeship-procurement-pathways-2024-ocds-h6vhtk-039a08#participate

## Description
Framework agreement for learning providers for BBC Apprenticeships.

## Lots (44)
> **Multi-Lot Procedure:** This procurement contains 44 published lots. Showing the first 25 lots:
> [View all 44 lots with complete scopes and specifications on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/bbc-apprenticeship-procurement-pathways-2024-ocds-h6vhtk-039a08#lots)

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Content Production
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £3,720,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for three standards in content production

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - Data
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £2,170,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for four standards in data

### Lot 1a: Lot 1a – Business & Corporate 1A (11 Standards)
- **Lot id:** `1a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £3,500,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship training provider for 11 Business and Corporate standards

### Lot 1b: Lot 1b – Business and Corporate B
- **Lot id:** `1b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £950,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeships learning provider for 4 Business and Corporate standards

### Lot 1c: Lot 1c – Business and Corporate C
- **Lot id:** `1c`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £1,520,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for 4 Business and Corporate standards

### Lot 2a: Lot 2a – Safety, Health and Environment Technician
- **Lot id:** `2a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £25,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Safety, Health and Environment Technician apprenticeship

### Lot 2b: Lot 2b – Internal Audit Professional
- **Lot id:** `2b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £170,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Internal Audit Professional standard

### Lot 2c: Lot 2c – Broadcast and Media Systems Engineer
- **Lot id:** `2c`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £480,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Lot Broadcast and Media Systems Engineer

### Lot 2d: Lot 2d - Broadcast and Media Systems Technical Operator
- **Lot id:** `2d`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £480,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Broadcast and Media Systems Technical Operator

### Lot 2e: Lot 2e - Outside Broadcasting Engineer (integrated degree)
- **Lot id:** `2e`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £180,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Outside Broadcasting Engineer (integrated degree) standard

### Lot 2f: Lot 2f - Operational Research Specialist
- **Lot id:** `2f`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £140,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Operational Research Specialist standard

### Lot 2g: Lot 2g - Journalist
- **Lot id:** `2g`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £1,300,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Journalist standard

### Lot 2h: Lot 2h – Senior Journalist
- **Lot id:** `2h`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £840,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Senior Journalist standard

### Lot 2i: Lot 2i - Creative Industries Production Manager
- **Lot id:** `2i`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £960,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship Learning provider for Creative Industries Production Manager standard

### Lot 2j: Lot 2j - Solicitor
- **Lot id:** `2j`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £432,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Solicitor standard

### Lot 2k: Lot 2k - Accountancy or Taxation Professional
- **Lot id:** `2k`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £420,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Accountancy or Taxation Professional standard

### Lot 2l: Lot 2l - Post Production Technical Operator
- **Lot id:** `2l`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £360,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Post Production Technical Operator

### Lot 2m: Lot 2m - Sustainability Business Specialist (integrated degree)
- **Lot id:** `2m`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £110,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Sustainability Business Specialist (integrated degree)

### Lot 5a: Lot 5a - Technology and Engineering
- **Lot id:** `5a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £4,222,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for eight standards around technology and engineering

### Lot 5b: Lot 5b - Post Graduate Engineer
- **Lot id:** `5b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £1,620,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprentice learning provider for Post graduate engineer standard

### Lot 5c: Systems Engineer (degree)
- **Lot id:** `5c`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £1,260,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Systems Engineer (degree)

### Lot 5d: Lot 5d - Research Scientist
- **Lot id:** `5d`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £360,000
- **Description:** BBC Apprenticeship learning provider for Research Scientist standard

### Lot Lot 1a: Lot 1a – Business & Corporate 1A
- **Lot id:** `Lot 1a`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** Provide learning services for BBC Apprentices for business and corporate apprenticeships

### Lot Lot 1b: Lot 1b – Business and Corporate B
- **Lot id:** `Lot 1b`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** Provide learning services for BBC Apprentices for business and corporate apprenticeships

### Lot Lot 1c: Lot 1c – Business and Corporate C
- **Lot id:** `Lot 1c`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** Provide learning services for BBC Apprentices for business and corporate apprenticeships

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (22)
- **Award:** Lot 1a - Business and Corporate A (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-1`
  - Supplier(s): **BPP Professional Eduction, Babington Business College, Corndel University (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-93891`, `GB-FTS-70080`, `GB-FTS-93887`, `GB-FTS-89401`, `GB-FTS-169457`, `GB-FTS-186482`, `GB-FTS-89455`
  - Value: £3,130,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2g - Journalist (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-10`
  - Supplier(s): **The Press Association, University of Kent**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-143660`, `GB-FTS-89455`
  - Value: £1,300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2h - Senior Journalist (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-11`
  - Supplier(s): **Bauer Academy, University of Kent**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-93898`, `GB-FTS-89455`
  - Value: £840,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2i - Creative Industries Production Manager (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-12`
  - Supplier(s): **Chichester College Group, Teesside University**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-93889`, `GB-FTS-93899`
  - Value: £960,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2j - Solicitor (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-13`
  - Supplier(s): **BPP University**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-158471`
  - Value: £432,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2k - Accountancy or Taxation Professional (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-14`
  - Supplier(s): **BPP Professional Eduction, Babington Business College**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-93891`, `GB-FTS-70080`
  - Value: £420,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2l - Post Production Technical Operator (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-15`
  - Supplier(s): **London South Bank University**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-28454`
  - Value: £360,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2m - Sustainability Business Specialist (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-16`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Lot 3 - Content Production (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-17`
  - Supplier(s): **Bauer Academy, The JGA Group**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-93898`, `GB-FTS-161153`
  - Value: £3,720,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 4 - Data (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-18`
  - Supplier(s): **BPP Professional Education, BPP University, Babington Business College (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-142894`, `GB-FTS-158471`, `GB-FTS-70080`, `GB-FTS-89366`, `GB-FTS-89411`
  - Value: £2,170,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 5a - Technology and Engineering (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-19`
  - Supplier(s): **Aston University, BPP University, Cambridge Spark (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-36147`, `GB-FTS-158471`, `GB-FTS-89366`, `GB-FTS-93887`, `GB-FTS-89382`, `GB-FTS-168485`, `GB-FTS-89428`, `GB-FTS-54449`, `GB-FTS-36274`
  - Value: £4,672,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 1b - Business and Corporate B (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Apprentify, Estio Training, LDN Apprenticeships (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-89353`, `GB-FTS-89382`, `GB-FTS-161153`, `GB-FTS-89401`
  - Value: £740,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 5b - Post Graduate Engineer (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-20`
  - Supplier(s): **Aston University, Birmingham City University**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-36147`, `GB-FTS-177358`
  - Value: £1,620,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 5c - Systems Engineer (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-21`
  - Supplier(s): **Cranfield University**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-174465`
  - Value: £1,260,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 5d - Research Scientist (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-22`
  - Supplier(s): **University of Exeter**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-186482`
  - Value: £360,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 1c - Business and Corporate C (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Corndel University, QA Limited, The Open University (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-93887`, `GB-FTS-89428`, `GB-FTS-36274`, `GB-FTS-24681`, `GB-FTS-186482`
  - Value: £1,460,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2a - Safety Health and Environment Technician (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Lot 2b - Internal Audit Professional (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Lot 2c - Broadcast and Media Systems Engineer (active)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Birmingham City University**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-177358`
  - Value: £960,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2d - Broadcast and Media Systems Technical Operator (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-7`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Lot 2e - Outside Broadcasting Engineer (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Lot 2f - Operational Research Specialist (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `028840-2023-9`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (16)
- **Contract:** Lot 1a - Business and Corporate A (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,130,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 2g - Journalist (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,300,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 2h - Senior Journalist (active)
  - Signed Value: £840,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 2i - Creative Industries Production Manager (active)
  - Signed Value: £960,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 2j - Solicitor (active)
  - Signed Value: £432,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 2k - Accountancy or Taxation Professional (active)
  - Signed Value: £420,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 2l - Post Production Technical Operator (active)
  - Signed Value: £360,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 3 - Content Production (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,720,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 4 - Data (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,170,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 5a - Technology and Engineering (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,672,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 1b - Business and Corporate B (active)
  - Signed Value: £740,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 5b - Post Graduate Engineer (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,620,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 5c - Systems Engineer (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,260,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 5d - Research Scientist (active)
  - Signed Value: £360,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 1c - Business and Corporate C (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,460,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

- **Contract:** Lot 2c - Broadcast and Media Systems Engineer (active)
  - Signed Value: £960,000
  - Signed Date: 30/08/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F028840-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-09-29T14:46:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T11:38:31.497Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-039a08