BBC One, BBC Wales and iPlayer announce bold new drama written by James Graham (Sherwood, Quiz), directed by Michael Sheen (Good Omens, Staged), and co-created by Sheen, Graham and Adam Curtis. BBC Factual has announced a 6x30 order of Nadiyas Simple Spices, produced by multi-award-winning Wall To Wall Media, coming to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer later this year. Visit our skills and training page to find out more. PACT have agreed to consult the BBC in connection with any discussion that it may have to vary the provisions of any such collective agreement in any manner which may impact on the rights granted to the BBC in programmes it commissions (or has commissioned) from independent producers. Find out more about our Nations and English regions quotas (pdf) and our guidance for producers (pdf) on best practice in meeting Ofcoms out of London definitions. Our commissioners All our commissioners work with production companies from across the UK, and some have an additional remit to support indies based in specific Nations and English regions to help. Outside these anticipated areas, there may also be other limited occasions where the BBC and the independent producer agree for the BBC to provide the BBC UK audience access to content on a similar on-going basis. BBC wishes to broadcast the content on TV. Production companies can submit applications to the fund for their employees and freelancers working on C5 programming, at any stage during a contracted production. Share of revenue from commercial exploitation is decided on a case by case basis. Louise Thornton, Head of Multiplatform Commissioning Responsible for: BBC Scotland's TV, Radio and Digital commissioning Louise is Head of Commissioning for BBC Scotland, responsible for. We have pledged to hardwire diversity into everything we do, both internally and in the way we work with programme makers. Selected new programming is included for permanent publication alongside complementary archive content (which could include content originally broadcast on other channels, radio, or digitised physical artefacts, as editorially relevant). We actively encourage all productions to take part in the. BBC purchases an off the shelf (fully developed) digital experience. The BBC shall be entitled to a period of exclusivity for the exercise of its rights before any commercial exploitation takes place, as follows: Day 1 following either (i) 1st exercise of the BBC Public Service Rights for programmes commissioned for BBC Three (or relevant episode, thereof), or 1st BBC TX or 7 days following first BBC Public Service use of the relevant episode for Programmes commissioned other than for BBC Three, or (ii) 6 months from acceptance of Full Delivery, whichever is the earlier. We are aiming to double our investment in co-commissions over the next three years - to deliver the next generation of returning brands from all four Nations, across factual, drama and comedy. PACT model contracts are available on thePACT websitefor producers, directors, presenters, locations, stills, consultants etc and may generally be used without BBC prior approval unless they are a Key agreement (which is applicable if the agreement column for a Key approval is ticked on the Commissioning specification)or are being varied in a way which does not comply with the Programme production agreement. This includes two-thirds of BBC Threes spend, so we can authentically reflect the voices of younger people wherever they live. Any variation to the provisions set out in the General or Special terms can only be made with BBC consent. The Code has been approved by Ofcom and is publishedhere. The BBC Writersroom annual Open Call script submission window is now open for drama and comedy drama scripts from members of the public. In addition to tendered opportunities, hundreds of additional hours of programming have been made available for producers to pitch for as part of the normal commissioning process. Produced by BBC Studios for BBC Three and iPlayer, the new factual drama is based on the true story of Chloe Ayling, a British model abducted in Italy in 2017. The Code of practice was agreed withOfcom. If Pact believes that the BBCs standard form of agreement contains any terms which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Framework or the BBC Code of Practice, Pact shall be entitled to raise such complaint with theBBCs Head of Commercial, Rights & Business Affairswho shall discuss and agree with Pact any amendment to the BBCs standard agreement template that may be necessary to ensure consistency. ); promote the flow of new and innovative ideas for an internet-first BBC; respond to regulatory, policy, editorial and strategic imperatives; enable the BBC to lead developments (both financially or creatively); promote technical innovation and to share R&D knowledge and technologies; meet specific project requirements, e.g. Commissioning via the nations and then broadcasting on BBC Three could lead to back door commissioning which means the BBC could use a lower tariff range to pay for programming. To be adopted to new commissions from 25 November 2021. As part of this initiative, the BBC has been mandated by the BBC Trust to start building a 'permanent collection' of some of its past programmes for free streamed online access by anyone in the UK via the BBCs Public Services. Where the complaint is about the running of a competitive tender, how the BBC implements its Charter commitments or about BBC Studios and its relationship with BBC Public Service, these complaints will be referred to the Executive Complaints Unit for investigation. qualifying independent producers and others). Mid point of filming and viewing of rushes by BBC Editorial rep, Acceptance of Physical Delivery (subject always to a cap of 100,000). It is important to set out in the document the production detail, any assumptions as well as the editorial vision for the programme as accurately as possible as the specification willbe included in the Programme production agreement and form part of the independent production companys legal obligations to the BBC. VTs were produced by independent production companies from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This is commissioning that does not fall within the business framework for Television. the independent producer should discuss its proposals and ideas to produce Additional Material with the BBC at the earliest opportunity and before investing its own resource in Additional Material propositions; it is in both parties' interests for the BBC to communicate its intention to commission and/or license the Additional Material as early as possible in the Programme commissioning/production process and the BBC encourages independent producers to include any proposals for Additional Material as part of the proposal for the overall Programme commission; should the BBC decide not to exercise its option under paragraph 3.2(b) above, the BBC will grant written consent under paragraph 3.2(a) above, provided that in the BBC's sole discretion, the BBC's public service offering in connection with the Programme and/or Additional Material is not thereby compromised, confused or undermined with regards to the audience. The Producer will ensure that any Distributor is made aware of all relevant reporting obligations and the terms and value of any agreed recoupments. The producer shall be in control of licensing the rights in their content which are primarily and directly designed to generate secondary commercial revenues, subject to: a) a period of exclusivity in favour of the BBC which is sufficient for the BBC to deliver its audience promise; b) certain provisions to protect the value of the BBCs licence, reputation, and the investment it has made into the content and the contents brand; c) an appropriate share of revenue payable to the BBC: and. The BBC will be clear and transparent regarding its approach to consent, with the objective being to: - enhance commercial opportunities for producers in the online environment. TV & Film 23.08.21. Separately, BBC Worldwide receives revenues in respect of such retransmissions of commissioned programmes, such revenues being in respect of the licensing of the rights of the BBC as the broadcaster in its channels of these programmes and of the other works included in them. BBC shall purchase the relevant package of uses as per the BBCs Business Framework for The Commissioning of Independent Productions, subject to good faith negotiations of the licence fee (and the payment of any reversion costs and further contributor use payments). However, as reflected in paragraph 6 below, these may need to be varied to reflect any changes to the standard provisions which both parties wish to make. c) Under the BBC Code of Practice the BBC has the right to renew its licence for a further period of two years. That any such advice is provided in strict confidence and will be held by you in strict confidence and may not be disclosed by you to any third parties without the express written consent of the BBC (save as required by law or regulation). TV standard programme production agreement, Contributors, key agreements and other third party agreements, Contact with BBC television legal and rights teams, BBC commissioning process framework (pdf), Sample standard streamlined Special terms January 2022 (pdf), Associated General terms August 2018 (pdf). Pre-agreed stage payments are intended to remove the need in the majority of cases for detailed negotiation between the parties, whilst ensuring that they reflect the particular production schedule. Other points may not be relevant to the particular production as the Commissioning specification is designed to accommodate a wide variety of genres and types of productions. It is acknowledged that Pact will publish guidance (here) to assist producers in complying with this requirement provided that (a) the guidance and any future amendment is agreed between Pact and the BBC prior to publication; and (b) the guidance is provided such that it is available to all independent producers including non-Pact members. They therefore attract a tariff of 95k - . Tendered titles are chosen by BBC commissioners based on a range of considerations, taking into account production and transmission schedules, value for money and the opportunity for editorial review. New in depth guide covering a range of climate, biodiversity and nature topics to help inform programme makers. That any such advice is privileged legal advice and the benefit of that privilege belongs to the BBC as the disclosing party. (Please note updates to the previous framework dated 11. In each instance the BBC's specific consent is required in relation to Children's programmes, NHU programmes, and serious factual programmes where the BBC's Licence Fee is more than 200,000 per hour. Visit the Production and delivery website for information about making BBC programmes, including technical specifications and paperwork requirements. BBC owns the output created from using the Suppliers proprietary solution. The Producer shall not knowingly do anything which might serve to undermine this principle and will ensure that its Distributor(s) also adhere to these principles. Our commissioners are organised into specific genre teams based on the type of programmes they commission - scripted: comedy and drama, and unscripted: daytime, entertainment and factual. In exercising its public service rights, the BBC shall be entitled for the period from 7 days prior to the first linear broadcast of the Programme (the Preview) andthe initial iPlayer windowto use the Programme in any online, interactive television or other new media services forming part of the BBC Public Services in whatever format now known or invented in the future, which includes for the avoidance of doubt the right to: a) temporarily download (the transfer and storage of a discrete data file) the Programme (or part thereof) by any wire or wireless means including but not limited to the internet and to permit temporary access thereto, viewing thereof and temporary storage of copies of the Programme so downloaded; and/or. Programme Clips for Permanent Download-to-Own e.g. The key exclusions are: Other digital or technology services:The rights models are not intended to cover digital or technology procurements for tools and systems that enable the BBC to run its services and business, for example, for: TV and radio:The models dont apply to digital elements of television or radio programme commissions. Before we commission, a formal conversation must take place about how environmental concerns can be considered or reflected in the editorial of every project. Commissioned for BBC Two, BBC Northern Ireland, iPlayer and PBS, the series comes from award-winning director James Bluemel and the team behind the BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning series Once Upon a Time in Iraq. The majority of commissions are expected to fit in to one of the four models set out below. acknowledge receipt of new ideas submitted to BBC Pitch within one week. The reevaluation of its hourly programme tariffs for peak-time commission will "release individual productions . if a project is in paid development and the producer is waiting for a decision, producers will be kept updated on progress. Both types of opportunity are advertised on this website. The two-part thriller will film this summer and is adapted for the screen by Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre and directed by Meenu Gaur. The provisions regarding Additional Material are set out in the Schedule below. Find out more about the stages of the process and award criteria (pdf). 1k -5k per episode-Box Set (a limited season of 6 to 15 episodes): approx. The BBCs current programme release policy clause 4.5 will continue to apply and will be exercised in a fair and transparent way. Supplier proposes an idea and the BBC commissions the Supplier to produce it. BBC Scotland have partnered with BBC Comedy and Screen Scotland to offer producers an exciting pilot opportunity for financial year 23/24. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Gregor Sharp. Danielle Scott-Haughton and Nick Lambon join as Commissioning Editors for BBC Drama, while Sami El-Hadi will be BBC Dramas new Head of Development. Our commissioning process framework (pdf) sets out our commitments and how we achieve them and our commissioning code of practice (pdf) ensures relations between the BBC and independent producers are fair and transparent. behind the scenes or social media content; for bbc.co.uk (Homepage, Sport, Childrens, Weather, etc. The opportunity is open to all producers who fulfil the eligibility criteria and the production must qualify as Wales under the Ofcom criteria. Diversity and inclusion is a creative imperative for the BBC. Typically: The BBC collaborates with an outside organisation. Day after either (i) 1st exercise of the BBC Public Service Rights of the relevant programme / episode commissioned for BBC Three, or 1st BBC TX or 7 days following first BBC Public Service use of the relevant programme / episode commissioned other than for BBC Three, or (ii) 6 months from acceptance of Full Delivery, whichever is the earlier. The BBC will not republish after the licence period, but will not be required to geo-lock or actively take it down (unless such action is connected to an agreement about commercial exploitation, see below). Our operating license outlines that 50% of our network spend and hours must be out of London, but we consider that a floor, not a ceiling and we aim to do more. In respect of the exclusive additional VOD window referred to above in paragraph 6(a)(iii), if exercised after previously exercising an additional non-exclusive VOD window set out above in paragraph 6(a)(iv), this requires the consent of the Producer. make an initial decision to reject an idea or take discussions further within six weeks of submission to BBC Pitch. From Northern Ireland, six-part BBC One series "Blu Some of these are set out in Ofcoms Operating Licence for the BBC (pdf) and the BBC Charter and Framework Agreement. Programme ideas for BBC television are submitted via the online proposal system BBC Pitch. This encompasses the mindful choices that can be made around sustainable settings or behaviours on screen as well as the subjects or themes of a production where relevant. b) For the avoidance of doubt, for Programmes commissioned other than for BBC Three only, the BBC may elect at any time during its licence period which two packages it intends to use as part of the primary rights licence fee and the first BBC transmission of the programme includes the right to a free narrative repeat (meaning within 7 days of the original transmission) of the programme on the same or any digital BBC channel. Where certain time periods are expressed in this Framework by reference to acceptance of full delivery, it is acknowledged that full delivery shall be deemed accepted after expiry of thirty (30) days from receipt by the BBC, unless notified otherwise (or accepted in writing) earlier. How we work, our strategic priorities and how to pitch ideas. Channel 4 is in the process of reviewing commissioning tariffs and said "for some years now we have been assessing each production budget on the basis of realistic costs rather than sticking . We currently have partnerships with Northern Ireland Screen, Screen Scotland, Creative Wales, The National Film and Television School, TRC and ScreenSkills. The guidelines reflect the rights the BBC needs to deliver its digital services in a competitive and fragmented market. Here are the key dates in this year's commissioning timetable: TUESDAY 2nd NOVEMBER - MIDDAY: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS Friday 12th November: Notification of shortlisted ideas w/c Monday 22nd. as part of any international Programme exploitation (i.e. Please note that any guidance or opinion given by such internal departments is for the BBC's own purposes and should not be taken to constitute legal advice to your company. Mumbai: City of Dreams (w/t) is a Forest production for BBC Two and iPlayer and was commissioned by Clare Sillery, Head of Commissioning, Documentaries. The tendering of returning series forms part of the BBCs contestability requirements and our commitment to commission the best programmes for audiences, regardless of who makes them. The BBC will continue to commission the best ideas to inform, educate and entertain. make an initial decision to reject an. acknowledge receipt of new ideas submitted to BBC Pitch within one week. Pact and/or the BBC will be entitled to request evidence from the producer regarding the application of any such surplus. COMEDY TARIFFS Network 160k to 700k per hourNations & English Regions 50k to 500k per hour The indicative tariff range covers a wide variety of programming, from shorts to animation and. Find out more about the science around climate change and its current impacts. We are committed to treating ideas fairly, transparently and on merit, regardless of which supplier submits them. See theFinance and invoicing page for information about the DUK framework. A competitive tender is where we invite production companies to pitch for the opportunity to make an existing returning series on a work for hire basis. following a commissioning decision, contract negotiation and completion will be undertaken as swiftly as possible. We also know our audience are increasingly aware of their environmental impact and its important we reflect these concerns and experiences in the content we make. funded with third party investment which is predicated in whole or part on exploiting UK commercial rights, then the UK windowing across the BBC and third party shall be agreed at the point of commission, alongside any impact on the BBC licence period (for the purposes of this paragraph, third party investment relates to production funding directly or indirectly from a licensee with a global SVOD reach including the UK); iii. All complaints should in the first instance, be sent to the BBC Content Complaints team as detailed in the three stage guidance document below. Please note that it is your company's responsibility to ensure that the programme complies with all the legal requirements as set out in the General terms. professional services such as technical consultancy. To be adopted to new commissions from 25 November 2021. At the same time these guidelines set out principles for when suppliers can expect to retain and exploit their intellectual property rights in the digital experiences that the BBC commissions from them. Content acquisition:Where the BBC buys rights to exhibit content (which could include via online) that is already made such as films, foreign language drama, etc. Where staged payments are agreed, the stages will typically be as set out below. Download the BBC commissioning process framework (pdf)or visit the How we commission page of the commissioning website for further information about our commissioning process. If a new commercial opportunity arises either at the point of commission or after commission BBC will consider it taking into account its impact on the BBCs interest in maximising public value for the licence fee payer. We are currently inviting pitches for a new, high. Producers should check these genre briefs before they send their ideas, to ensure they match our editorial strategy. The Commissioning specification needs to be completed in consultation with the BBC commissioning executive and the business affairs manager as early as possible during discussions (even at the development stage) in order to inform discussions between the independent production company and the BBC as to the licence fee. After expiry of the licence period, Producer agrees to meaningful negotiation to extend the licence period on terms to be agreed in good faith where the BBC so wishes to extend. Unless such restrictions are otherwise relaxed by the BBC as part of granting a consent as referred to in paragraph 3.2 of the Business framework. a) The BBC will efficiently and effectively deliver public value on behalf of its licence fee payers; and. BBC Northern Ireland Commissioning Brief: November 2022. . (iii) if the licence period has been shortened under paragraph 6(a)(iii) or 6(a)(iv), the BBC may still extend under this paragraph, albeit from an earlier date. Other parts of the BBC commission and procure content, goods and services using different processes. We are committed to finding and nurturing the best ideas and creatives, on and off screen, New opportunities and commissioning briefs. CTVC has won the competitive tender to produce Songs of Praise, BBC Ones flagship religious programme. The rights approach and share of success will depend on the objectives of the collaboration, each partys contributions, the funding model, etc. Variables affecting the stages might include fee level, production schedule, multiple delivery stages and availability of insurance cover. A small number of selected BBC Four long-form programme strands may also be made available over time. It is acknowledged that in most cases the Producer will be required to obtain a loan and or otherwise deficit finance the proposed TTR element of the programme budget funding (the TTR Loan). We report on how we achieve our ambitions and commitments each year in our commissioning supply report (pdf). The Business framework set out below represents these Terms of trade, and has been agreed with PACT on 16 October 2013 and most recently updated on 5 May 2020. iii. The seven successful candidates will be joining a year-long placement with development opportunities, at the heart of the BBCs commissioning teams across the UK. Two years after setting out a transformational Across the UK blueprint, the BBC is ahead of target to meet and exceed the commitment to 60% of Network TV Mammals, Wild Scandinavia and Big Little Journeys commissioned by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual. Factual is also divided into individual sub-genre teams, such as documentaries, history, arts, factual entertainment, etc. The BBC and PACT regard this right of the producer to remuneration for such retransmissions of commissioned productions as entitling AGICOA, the collecting society that during the period since July 2004 has represented holders of retransmission rights in acquired and commissioned television programmes included in the BBC television channels, to receive a share of the licence fees for such retransmissions received from the cable distribution platforms and as entitling the producer to claim a part of the revenues received by AGICOA. Read the Business framework below or visit theA-Z pagetodownload previous versions of the Business framework and Terms of trade. These opportunities will be open to any independent production company who meet the eligibility criteria, along with BBC Studios. Please see thedelivery timelinefor a full list of the assets to be delivered as part of a standard BBC programme commission. See separate table for principles for A/V content commissions. the BBC has the sole and exclusive option to commission, use and/or exploit Additional Material subject only to the independent producer's rights under paragraph 4 below. In accordance with the BBC's Library Sales Release Policy. If a commissioner thinks an idea has potential they will work with the production company to develop it, with the aim of a commission. Here We Go is produced by BBC Studios Comedy Productions for BBC One and BBC iPlayer and is distributed internationally by BBC Studios. Please note: members of the public with complaints or comments about BBC services should see theBBC Help and Feedback websitefor ways to get in touch. The standard licence term granted to the BBC is 5 years from acceptance of full delivery of the programme, subject to any standard post-licence provisions set out in the standard form of agreement referred to above (which at the date of signature of this Framework is General Term 26), and any agreed extensionsor reduction pursuant to paragraph 6(a)(iii) and (iv). That the provision of such advice does not amount to any waiver of privilege on the part of the BBC. BBC Drama announces new Commissioning Editors and Head of Development Danielle Scott-Haughton and Nick Lambon join as Commissioning Editors for BBC Drama, while Sami El-Hadi will be BBC. In return for the payment of a licence fee, the BBC shall be granted a licence of public service rights. Accordingly, please note that any such advice which is shared with you or provided directly to you is done without waiving your obligations or warranties as mentioned above (unless agreed otherwise in writing) and is done strictly subject to the following terms: Visit thecontacts pagefor a complete list of business and delivery teams including rights, legal and business affairs teams. New PwC report finds that the BBCs Across the UK plans are expected to result in 4,750 new creative businesses and 45,000 additional jobs outside London. The US and Japan have agreed to remove Trump-era tariffs from around 1.25 million metric tonnes a year of Japanese steel imports. The primary benefit is that tariffs produce revenue on goods and services brought into the country. Find out more aboutprogramme prices and tariff rangesbelow. The BBC will review and update these guidelines as its needs and the market evolves. Download the three stage guidance to complaints about commissioning (pdf). Ex-UK during and beyond BBC licence period: 10%. Five companies have been chosen to take part in a pilot phase of the scheme, aimed at growing network production capacity and helping locally-based indies to succeed.
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