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Common Questions

Can freelancers phone procurement directly and ask to go on the list?
Contractors can only apply to go on the vetted list, via a BBC Production.
 
Is there a charge for getting on the list?
Currently there is no charge, although this is currently under review and charges may apply for the resources required to carry out the vetting process.
 
What is the criteria for getting onto the vetted list?
There has to be a viable business need, ie Geographical or Specialist Skill. See Section 4 - Criteria for Getting on the List, for further guidance.
 
I've heard it may be possible to use a contractor who does not appear on the vetted list, even though it is a mandatory discipline. What is the exception for this?
This may be accepted in circumstances of geographical requirement or specialist skills, but this would need to be discussed with BBC Safety/Procurement.
 
There used to be more vetted contractors on the vetted list, why have these contractors disappeared?
Following review of the vetted list, certain contractors were removed from the main list on the basis that they had not traded with the BBC for some time. However, these removed contractors are still noted and anyone wishing to use a previously known contractor should contact Ask Al - BBC Safety Advice Line for Freelancers/Sole Traders queries, or Procurement for Companies.
 
Which vetted list am I supposed to use, Procurements or BBC Safety's?
The Procurement site lists all companies, but they also have links for the freelancers, who appear on the BBC Safety site. You only need to go to Procurement site to access all lists.
 
Can I use an individual who is employed by a company on the vetted list, without engaging the company?
Yes you can, however you must ensure that the individual has been through the freelance vetting process before you use them.
 
I want to use a pre vetted company but none of them will travel to the location stipulated - what can I do?
If you cannot get a vetted person from the list and there is a geographical need, then you should contact Procurement and nominate the company you wish to use and then they can be vetted.
 
The vetted company I have engaged has sub-contracted out the work to another company not on the list, can I still use them?
The principal contractor has a responsibility to vet their sub contractors, but you will still ultimately have responsibility if work is carried out by the sub contractor which is part of the BBC's undertaking. In these circumstances you have a responsibility to assure yourself that the criteria and arrangements for selection and appointment of competent contractors is in place by the principal contractor.
 
I have found a company who will give me a really good deal and they can provide me with all the necessary paperwork. Can I use them?
In principle, only those on the vetted list can be used. However there are exceptional circumstances i.e geographical circumstances or specialist skills and this should be discussed further, with Procurement.
 
I used to be on the vetted list, how do I get back on. Is it a quicker process because I was previously on it or do I need to go through the whole process again?
No this is not quicker and you still need to be nominated by a BBC Production and go through the vetting procedure again.
 
I am on the list as a limited company. Can I work as a freelance to the BBC?
Yes. Many freelancers set themselves up as limited companies, but they are still on the BBC SAP system as a freelance vendor record.
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