2% of the primary rights licence fee paid for the relevant series or episode in order for the BBC to purchase an additional year of exclusive use on any online, interactive television or other new media services forming part of the BBC Public Services and each such purchase of an additional 12 months shall reduce the length of the licence period by 12 months,except for BBC Three whereby it reduces by 6 months. The Schedule of residuals lists all the writers, contributors, copyright material and music to be referenced for any repeat fees. 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. b) include or license the Programme (or part thereof) for inclusion in a video-on-demand service or near-video-on-demand service; Excluding BBC Three repeat packages set out under paragraph 6(a)(i), a 30 day period of on-demand use may be exercised with any BBC repeat broadcast, except for the Preview. We report on how we achieve our ambitions and commitments each year in our commissioning supply report (pdf). The Business framework sets out these Terms of trade and includes information about licence periods, exclusivity, distribution, funding and payments as well as additional materials. d) the BBC recognises that other stakeholders (for example the producer itself and any commercial distributors) may have invested in the content. 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. As part of the BBC's focus on partnering with the nations this must be avoided. Download the Schedule of residuals (Excel). template Standard development agreement (pdf), See the Archives, rights and clearances page, Finance and invoicing page for information about the DUK framework. The BBC Writersroom annual Open Call script submission window is now open for drama and comedy drama scripts from members of the public. 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). See separate table for principles for A/V content commissions. Our ambition is to strengthen ideas, talent and companies of scale in the Nations and English regions to ensure we have a vibrant pipeline of stories which represent audiences across all four Nations - and increase the sustainability and economic impact of production outside London. 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. Visit our skills and training page to find out more. 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. Independent production companies should email the form to the relevant, BBC Studios productions are not required to complete a schedule of residuals form. In delivering to its audiences content which has been funded in whole or in part by the licence fee, the BBC will deliver the public purposes as set out in its Charter and Agreement; in the relevant service licences as approved byOfcom; and in its published strategies. If and when permission is given for BBC Studios by Government as part of the Charter Review process (i.e. However, where the nature of the programme or the production schedule mean that these stages are inappropriate, the BBC and the independent will consider in good faith stages for cashflow that reflect the particular nature of the production whilst still retaining the two final 5% payments in respect of paper and tape delivery. However, given the variety of commissions, variable project objectives and market influences there will need to be some flexibility how the models operate. It remains the responsibility of the independent production company to obtain independent legal advice with regard to all other aspects of the proposed third party agreements and their suitability with regard to the overall terms of the Programme production agreement and the independent production company's requirements generally. All our suppliers are required to submit information about regional portrayal at the end of a production to show how they have met the Ofcom criteria. The Producer will ensure that any Distributor is made aware of all relevant reporting obligations and the terms and value of any agreed recoupments. Please note that approval of a draft agreement by business affairs does not imply approval of any proposed credit (such approval is an editorial matter). 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. professional services such as technical consultancy. 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. sample Commissioning specification (Word). Before we commission, a formal conversation must take place about how environmental concerns can be considered or reflected in the editorial of every project. During first 4 years: The BBCs current programme release policy clause 4.5 will continue to apply and will be exercised in a fair and transparent way. These would consist of content from the BBCs knowledge-building and culture archive, which collectively represents a national resource of unique cultural, historic and educational value. It is acknowledged that the producer will be entitled to decide how any surplus TTR (being any TTR received by the Producer not required to discharge the TTR Loan and its associated costs) will be deployed towards the programmes production costs or overspends and/or administrative costs incurred by the producer in applying for the tax credit or tax credit loan; and/or in respect of any other production or development work, priority being given to other contemporaneous BBC commissions and developments. Here We Go is produced by BBC Studios Comedy Productions for BBC One and BBC iPlayer and is distributed internationally by BBC Studios. 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). following a commissioning decision, contract negotiation and completion will be undertaken as swiftly as possible. TheCode of practicestates that the BBC will agree Terms of trade withPactprior to publication. Production companies can send our commissioners ideas for new programmes at any time, which we call a rolling commissioning process. Deadline for applications: 24 Febuary, Nasfim has been Interim Channel Editor of BBC Three since February 2022. The BBC's Business framework for the commissioning of independent productions. Five new roles in the Nations and English regions will further strengthen our commissioning footprint across the UK, and two new London based roles will broaden the pipeline from deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent TV talent. The opportunity is open to all producers who fulfil the eligibility criteria and the production must qualify as Wales under the Ofcom criteria. Proposals may be provided with funded development, in which case the timetable to commission will be subject to negotiation between the external supplier and the BBC and determined by the development contract. In line with Clause 10 of the BBC Code of Practice, this Framework will be reviewed on a three-yearly basis,or sooner if mutually agreed. It is acknowledged that Additional Material is an integral part of the Programme, Format and brand in which the BBC is investing. Temporary resource:When the BBC hires people to work on a digital experience. 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. 250,000 -300,000 per hour). Producers should check these genre briefs before they send their ideas, to ensure they match our editorial strategy. that the BBC made commissioning decisions based on the quality of the ideas rather than the producer type - "the principle of choosing the best ideas regardless source extends beyond the WOCC and is firmly embedded in the BBC's commissioning culture".5 Commissions are awarded on the strength of the if a project is in paid development and the producer is waiting for a decision, producers will be kept updated on progress. Failure to deliver the programme by this date will mean that the company is in breach of the Programme production agreement. The BBC generates an idea or a Supplier proposes an experience relating to a BBC programme, brand, format or BBC acquired 3rd party rights, and the BBC commissions the Supplier to produce it. 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. Please note the BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. 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. Copyright in content commissioned in accordance with the BBCs Code of Practice shall remain vested in the producer who created it. Jack Bootle becomes Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual, Catherine Catton becomes Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment and Events and Clare Sillery leads on an expanded documentaries slate. In accordance with theBBCs Programme Release Policy. 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. behind the scenes or social media content; for bbc.co.uk (Homepage, Sport, Childrens, Weather, etc. Every idea has different considerations, but generally BBC television aims to work to the following timescales: *These timescales may need to be varied on individual ideas for project specific reasons (for example due to access or talent availability). Nevertheless, the nature of your programme may mean that during production you come into contact with one (or more) of the BBC's internal legal or rights departments through your commissioning executive or business affairs manager. We will continue to actively work with partners who share our commitment to nurturing new talent from the Nations and English regions, and invest strategically to strengthen skills development where we need to. ; tools or services to create or offer audience-facing digital experiences. Stacey Dooley follows a group of Ukrainian civilians as they arrive in the UK to begin five weeks of intensive army training. aim to make a final decision to commission an idea within 20 weeks of submission to BBC Pitch* (unless the project is taken into paid development or part of a formal tender process where timelines will be specified). Ex-UK during and beyond BBC licence period: 10%. C5 rethinks tariffs and adds training fund. These shall provide all necessary evidence for the gross revenue (even if none received) and any deductions; detail the appropriate BBC net share for the exploitation; and give totals for each title reported. Other parts of the BBC commission and procure content, goods and services using different processes. Having made its price offer, the BBC will not reduce (or increase) the price offered (or agreed), should the actual level of tax credit ultimately be more (or less) than anticipated by the parties or lead to a funding surplus or deficit for the production. 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. Some of these are set out in Ofcoms Operating Licence for the BBC (pdf) and the BBC Charter and Framework Agreement. By 2027/28 the BBC will be spending. The BBC will have final editorial control over all BBC versions of programmes commissioned from independent producers including all associated online and interactive elements. 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. All exploitation of Additional Material and Programme clips must comply with the BBC Guidelines, carry appropriate BBC branding and adhere to any relevant compliance requirements (programme compliance, legal and regulatory compliance etc) for so long as the BBC is commissioning the Programme and/or has a subsisting re-commissioning right in the Programme. The Supplier owns the rights in any new stand-alone experience. qualifying independent producers and others). 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. The BBC commits to ensuring there is fair competition between new BBC Studios and third party producers. We commission Network TV programmes from UK-based production companies. Suppliers that support our strategy and goals and reflect them in the ideas they pitch stand the greatest chance of being commissioned.
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