The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) · Awarded contract

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Award of Local Democracy Reporting Service Supplier Contracts by BBC

Awarded 30 Jun 2021

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Awarded30 Jun 2021

Value£31,000,000.00

SupplierVarious

AgencyThe British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryArts & Culture

Ended 2y 4mo ago3y term

Awarded 30 June 2021Expired 29 June 2024

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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) awarded contracts to various suppliers for the Local Democracy Reporting Service across the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man, to deliver the recruitment of 165 journalists employed by local news providers across 118 Contract Areas.

The contracts, valued at AUD 31,000,000, commenced on 1st July 2021 for a period of 3 years.

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