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Tender Time - indies get chance to bid for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One's Question Time contract
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The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is conducting a tender for the contract to produce ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One's iconic current
affairs show Question Time.
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The contract will be for three years from September 2007 and the tender is open to
independent producers who will make Question Time as a qualifying regional production.
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Jana Bennett, Director, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Vision says: "Tenders like this one reflect the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s
commitment to creating a level playing field for independents by making the
commissioning process more transparent.
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"As a result the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ gets better value for money
by being able to source the very best ideas."
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Sue Inglish, Head of Political Programmes, said: "The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is seeking proposals which
will take Question Time forward in the multi-platform future whilst retaining the
essential character of this highly-successful ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One show."
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Requests for the tender documents should be emailed to sue.inglish-QT@bbc.co.uk.
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The closing date for initial submissions is 12 January 2007.
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Notes to Editors
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Question Time was first broadcast on 25 September 1979.
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The programme is currently produced by Mentorn and has an average audience of 2.5 million
and a share of 20%.
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Each year, some 30,000 members of the public apply to join the debate.
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