Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Broadcasting House, Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA
UK
Telephone: +44 1234567890
E-mail: jonathan.palfreeman@bbc.co.uk
Fax: +44 1234567890
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Broadcasting
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Local News Partnerships — Applications (Northern Ireland)
Reference number: PROC 2018 34 JP
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79620000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The BBC has developed proposals with the local news industry across the UK, and most recently in Northern Ireland, to improve the provision of local journalism. The partnership (Local Democracy Reporting Service) will recruit a number of new journalists, employed by local news providers, to report on local institutions and public service issues; a news hub — syndication of BBC local audio and video content for use by local and regional news organisations; and the shared data unit — partnering with local news organisations on data journalism and making content available to wider industry.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
350 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: N1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
0.5 Local Democracy Reporter - Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidder Statement
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Diversity and Equality
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Commitment to Impartiality
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement for a period of up to 12 months
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: N2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
0.5 Local Democracy Reporter - Ards and North Down Borough Council
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidder Statement
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Diversity and Equality
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Commitment to Impartiality
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement for a period of up to 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: N3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
0.5 Local Democracy Reporter - Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidder Statement
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Diversity and Equality
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Commitment to Impartiality
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement for a period of up to 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: N4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
0.5 Local Democracy Reporter - Belfast City Council
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidder Statement
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Diversity and Equality
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Commitment to Impartiality
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement for a period of up to 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: N5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
0.5 Local Democracy Reporters - Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidder Statement
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Diversity and Equality
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Commitment to Impartiality
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement for a period of up to 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: N6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
0.5 Local Democracy Reporter - Derry and Strabane District Council
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidder Statement
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Diversity and Equality
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Commitment to Impartiality
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement for a period of up to 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: N7
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
0.5 Local Democracy Reporters - Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidder Statement
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Diversity and Equality
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Commitment to Impartiality
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement for a period of up to 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: N8
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
0.5 Local Democracy Reporters - Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidder Statement
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Diversity and Equality
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Commitment to Impartiality
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement for a period of up to 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: N9
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
0.5 Local Democracy Reporters - Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidder Statement
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Diversity and Equality
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Commitment to Impartiality
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement for a period of up to 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: N10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
0.5 Local Democracy Reporters - Mid Ulster District Council
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidder Statement
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Diversity and Equality
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Commitment to Impartiality
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement for a period of up to 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: N11
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
0.5 Local Democracy Reporters - Newry Mourne and Down District Council
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Bidder Statement
/ Weighting: 70
Quality criterion: Diversity and Equality
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Commitment to Impartiality
/ Weighting: 15
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement for a period of up to 12 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: N1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JPIMedia Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: N2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reach plc
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: N3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JPIMedia Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: N4
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reach plc
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: N5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JPIMedia Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: N6
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JPIMedia Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: N7
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Newsquest Media Group Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: N8
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reach plc
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: N9
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JPIMedia Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: N10
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/08/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JPIMedia Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 35 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: N11
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
In the case of technology requirements, the BBC may involve its technology partner (Atos IT Solutions and Services Limited) to assist in the scoping and drafting of invitations to tender and/or the evaluation of tenders. However, the final decision as to which is the most economically advantageous (by reference to the award criteria) will be made by the BBC. The awarding authority reserves the right not to award a contract and to annul the procurement process at any stage. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in sterling and all payments will be made in sterling. The contract shall be subject to English law. The awarding authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any tender and reserves the right to accept part of a tender unless the tenderer expressly stipulates otherwise in the tender document.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Business and Property Courts of England and Wales — TCC
Rolls Building, 7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Business and Property Courts of England and Wales – TCC
Rolls Building, 7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
As stated in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The applicable review time limits shall be as stated in Regulations 92 and 93 Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/09/2019