RADIO COMMISSIONING FRAMEWORK
Commissioning Brief
Commissioning Brief No.: 99111 6 Music Bundle A: Friday/Sunday Evening Music Shows Talent: Tom Ravenscroft / Don Letts From April 2021
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CONTENTS SECTION A: EDITORIAL OPPORTUNITY ...... 4 1. The Opportunity ...... 5 2. Programme Content ...... 6 3. Music Policy ...... 6 4. Diversity and Inclusion ...... 6 5. Success Measures ...... 6 6. Social Media / Digital/Extra deliverables ...... 6 7. Risk Management ...... 7
8. The Opportunity ...... 7 9. Programme Content ...... 7 10. Music Policy ...... 7 11. Diversity and Inclusion ...... 7 12. Success Measures ...... 7 13. Social Media / Digital/Extra deliverables ...... 8
14. Risk Management ...... 8 15. Additional Information / Requirements ...... 8
SECTION B: PROCESS, ASSEMENT, EVALUATION ...... 10 1. THE FIVE STAGES ...... 10 2. Assessment Criteria ...... 12 3. The Evaluation Team ...... 13
SECTION C: THE COMMISSIONING TIMETABLE ...... 14
SECTION D: FULL PROPOSALS ...... 15 1. What We Need From You ...... 15 2. What To Expect From Us ...... 16 3. Important Points To Note ...... 19
APPENDIX 1: EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE ...... 20
APPENDIX 2: BBC RADIO & MUSIC - Diversity and Inclusion ...... 22
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BBC Radio Popular Music Networks - CONFIDENTIAL SECTION A: EDITORIAL OPPORTUNITY Commissioning Brief: 99111 – Fri/Sun Evening Music Shows
Commissioning Owner Samantha Moy
Commissioning Contact Robert Gallacher Robert.Gallacher@bbc.co.uk Camilla Pia [email protected]
Commissioning Brief Title 6 Music Bundle A: Fri/Sun Evening Music Shows
Network 6 Music
Guide Price Friday £900, Sunday £800 - ‘Guide Price’ does not include presenter fees, which will be paid directly by 6 Music.
Genre Music
Duration One year with two separate options for the BBC to renew for a further year on the same terms after both the first and second years (1+1+1)
No. of Episodes 50 per show, 100 in total
Transmission Period From April 2021
Slot Day and Time Friday 2100 - 0000 Sunday 2200 – 0000
Production Location London
All proposals must be submitted via Proteus and go through Production eligibility checks first. Please make your short proposal (describing both shows) using no more than 400 words.
Important Notes: • Short Proposals and your responses to the Production Questionnaire (see Appendix 1, page 15), must be submitted via Proteus before the deadline at noon on Tuesday 15th December. • The incumbent does not need to complete either the Production Experience Questionnaire or the Short Proposal. They can go straight to preparing their Full Proposal. • During Stage 1 of the process we will first evaluate the responses given in the Production Questionnaire. We will then assess your Short Proposal. • Shortlisted suppliers will be asked to submit a Full Proposal. This should not exceed two sides of A4 when printed using Arial font, size 11.
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• These suppliers will also be invited to a Zoom pitch with the Commissioning Team, where they can use a power-point, but we request that they don’t play any video content. • Producers are not permitted to contact on-air talent, without prior approval of the commissioner. • Any producer found to be in breach of this will be excluded from the commissioning process. • The BBC reserves the right at any time prior to the award of a commission, and without incurring any liability to the affected suppliers, to accept or to reject any proposal, or to annul the commissioning process rejecting all Full Proposals. More information relating to all commissioning briefs and rounds, regardless of Networks can be found on the Pitching Ideas page of the Radio Commissioning Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4fC4NcVXqkZntJv8ZHpClD8/pitching- ideas We strongly advise you to submit your Proposals in good time to avoid the possibility of difficulties caused by unforeseen network or transmission problems. No late submissions will be accepted
About 6 Music: For music lovers – with a curious spirit BBC Radio 6 Music is a radio station for music lovers with a curious spirit. We shine a light, lend an ear and give platform to music beyond the mainstream. We are a highly distinctive network, playing and celebrating a breadth of artists and music across eras and genres.
Network Strategy BBC Radio 6 Music is seeking to grow its audience, profile and reach of the network amongst 25-44 age group. We want to build an evolved and representative schedule defined by a curious spirit that connects us with new audiences. We aim to deepen and broaden the music we play and stories we tell on air, and on demand, in partnership with BBC Sounds.
1. The Opportunity Tom Ravenscroft, Friday 2100-0000, from London Presented by Tom Ravenscroft, this Friday night show and is a unique and eclectic listen which showcases the presenter’s passion for underground music. It should appeal to the core 6 Music listener while also providing an entry point for younger audiences, and should be designed for both a live linear listening experience and to listen back in Sounds. The programme’s presentation should be informative, upbeat, and inclusive.
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BBC Radio Popular Music Networks - CONFIDENTIAL 2. Programme Content Tom Ravenscroft’s programme features brand new exclusive guest mixes that should appeal to the musically curious – reaching those audiences who have not yet discovered 6 Music.
3. Music Policy Programmed by the presenter, this show curates a wide range of newly discovered music with a rhythmic, Friday night feel.
4. Diversity and Inclusion 6 Music wants to reflect the diversity of the UK and the network are looking for new approaches to evolve listener engagement – which will broaden the appeal of the show to new audiences. We are interested to hear your inclusive content ideas and how they might be expressed across the music played, stories told and scenes explored. You may wish to consider how this show might contribute to the expanded 50:50 Diversity initiative (See Appendix 2).
5. Success Measures Growing live listener numbers in that slot - as measured by RAJAR – and on demand figures in Sounds. The show is designed to appeal to the musically adventurous who trust Tom to take them on an upbeat journey of discovery. We welcome ideas that help to further showcase Tom’s ability to broaden the listeners’ musical horizons – as well as his passion for shining a spotlight on underground artists. He is often the first to play acts who go on to become culturally significant and more widely critically acclaimed – we welcome suggestions on how to promote this curation in the digital space. The show should be navigable and promotable across the network, in Sounds and on socials, and contain moments that highlight appropriate content from other 6 Music shows.
6. Social Media / Digital/Extra deliverables
We require the following for inclusion in BBC Sounds and for Network Digital Support (filming, photography, social assets):
• Accurate and compelling programme titles and descriptions ahead of TX, when programme content is confirmed, in order to capitalise on press opportunities or Digital Support (as listed above). Data should be updated post-TX, where appropriate, as soon as possible • Tracklistings updated online as soon as practicable • Bespoke episodic images taken and delivered to Network Digital teams where appropriate, eg: featuring the presenters and their guests, or to reflect a theme of the show • Syndication of show content to record companies/agents/guests, as appropriate • Accurate and compelling episode titles and descriptions ahead of TX, when programme content is confirmed; and updated post-TX where appropriate.
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Members of production should undertake editorial data and photography training where required by the BBC.
7. Risk Management
If you are successful and secure a pitch we would like you to include a detailed transition plan and an explanation of how you will manage the transition from the current production of the programme, with minimum disruption.
8. The Opportunity Don Letts, Sunday 2200-0000, from London Don Letts’ Culture Clash Radio is part of 6 Music’s night-time schedule and is designed for both a live linear listening experience and to listen back in Sounds. The show should have a late-night feel and reflect Don Letts’ curatorial expertise. The programme’s presentation should be informative and inclusive.
9. Programme Content Don Letts’ programme includes his Crucial Vinyl feature – which highlights a cherished album – giving listeners an insight into his expansive record collection.
10. Music Policy Programmed by the presenter in partnership with the Production team, this multi-genre show blends Don’s favourite music from all over the globe and from all eras with a Sunday night feel.
11. Diversity and Inclusion 6 Music wants to reflect the diversity of the UK and the network are looking for new approaches to evolve listener engagement – which will broaden the appeal of the show to new audiences. We are interested to hear your inclusive content ideas and how they might be expressed across the music played, stories told and scenes explored. You may wish to consider how this show might contribute to the expanded 50:50 Diversity initiative (see Appendix 2).
12. Success Measures Growing live listener numbers in that slot - as measured by RAJAR – and listen back numbers in Sounds. The show is designed to appeal to a musically curious audience who are open and eclectic in their tastes.
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We welcome ideas that help to further link Don Letts’ show with others on the network and that broaden the show’s digital footprint. The show should be navigable and promotable across the network, in Sounds and on socials, and contain moments that highlight appropriate content from other 6 Music shows.
13. Social Media / Digital/Extra deliverables
We require the following for inclusion in BBC Sounds and for Network Digital Support (filming, photography, social assets):
• Accurate and compelling programme titles and descriptions ahead of TX, when programme content is confirmed, in order to capitalise on press opportunities or Digital Support (as listed above). Data should be updated post-TX, where appropriate, as soon as possible • Tracklistings updated online as soon as practicable • Bespoke episodic images taken and delivered to Network Digital teams where appropriate, eg: featuring the presenters and their guests, or to reflect a theme of the show • Syndication of show content to record companies/agents/guests, as appropriate • Twice a year the show will create 'specials' that focus on a particular subject (era/scene/artist/album/sound/style) which can become a network priority with attendant digital and visual support as agreed with the Network
Members of production should undertake editorial data and photography training where required by the BBC.
14. Risk Management If you are successful and secure a pitch we would like you to include a detailed transition plan and an explanation of how you will manage the transition from the current production of the programme, with minimum disruption.
15. Additional Information / Requirements • The ‘Guide Price’ does not include presenter fees, which will be paid directly by 6 Music. • The contract will be offered as a “fixed price” deal and the BBC will assume that any elements included in proposals can be successfully delivered within the guide price given. • Production teams will be expected to adhere to all relevant editorial and copyright guidelines in place; and deliver all necessary production related paperwork in a timely fashion – e.g. Compliance Forms, Music Reporting. • We expect the Friday show will be broadcast live, and the Sunday show will be pre- recorded. • Access to all necessary broadcast production systems, as well as studios to enable the broadcast/recording of the show (including an hour of pre and post show
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preparation time where possible), will be made available in Wogan House, London, at no cost to the successful supplier throughout the contract. • Where appropriate, we would also want the production team to creatively deliver the Network’s wider weekly and monthly editorial messages; and to attend relevant Editorial meetings (either in person in London, or via video conferencing).
Compliance and BBC Editorial Guidelines You will be required to deliver programmes that are in line with the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines and be able to adapt to the BBC’s changing editorial and business needs during the period of the commission.
Presenter during commissioning process Following submission of a Full Proposal, suppliers who have been shortlisted for a face to face pitch will be invited to have a short phone chat with the presenter.
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SECTION B: PROCESS, ASSEMENT, EVALUATION 1. THE FIVE STAGES All incumbents will automatically go through to stage 2: Full Proposal
Stage 1: Production Experience, Short Proposal and Initial Shortlisting
Step 1 : Production Experience
• Complete the Production Experience Questionnaire in Appendix 1 using no more than 100 words per response. Please note the questions used in this brief may differ from those used in other 6 Music briefs. • Enter your responses in the ‘Add/Edit Notes Here’ section in Proteus.
The questionnaire is designed to allow the BBC to understand more about your company and your experience of producing 6 Music style programmes.
Commissioning Editor Robert Gallacher and Business Affairs Manager Mark Waring, together with others from the evaluation team, will evaluate all production questionnaires against the editorial brief set out in Section A before evaluating the Short Proposal.
NB: your short proposal may be declined at this stage if the information you provide indicates you do not meet the criteria, so please answer these questions carefully.
Step 2: Short Proposal Suppliers who performed best on their production questionnaire (by best demonstrating their experience and capability in producing 6M style programmes) will then have their Short Proposal assessed and a shortlist will be compiled. • Your Short Proposal should be no more than 400 words and summarise your specific ideas for ALL programmes within the brief. It should demonstrate your ability to produce the programme, set out your editorial ambitions and address the requirements set out in Section A of this brief. • Enter your proposal in the ‘Short Synopsis’ section in Proteus before the deadline at noon on Tuesday 15th December.
Step 3: Shortlisting notification You will be notified of the outcome of Stage 1. Shortlisted suppliers will be asked to submit a Full Proposal. No feedback will be provided for unsuccessful proposals at this stage.
Stage 2: Full Proposal
Step 1: We may issue further relevant programme production information to all producers proceeding to this stage. If sensitive information is being released then producers will be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
Step 2: Producers proceeding to this stage will be invited to provide a Full Proposal, via
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Proteus, responding to this commissioning brief, which includes all the elements outlined in Section C (“Full Proposals”). For guidance, your Full Proposal should not exceed two sides of A4 when printed using Arial font, size 11. The Production Experience answers will only be considered during Stage 1 of the commissioning process. Producers may wish to consider repeating some, or all of the information given in the Full Proposal.
Step 3: Producers will be offered the opportunity to discuss the programme brief with the commissioning editor prior to submitting their full proposal.
Stage 3: Interview / Pitch
Step 1: You may be invited to an interview/pitch meeting with the evaluation team on Zoom. We will notify you which members of the evaluation team will be attending this meeting and you should expect to be asked to discuss and elaborate on your proposal, and answer questions about it. It is also possible we may ask you to bring additional relevant material to this meeting – but we ask that you do not play any video content.
Step 2: Following the interview/pitch, the evaluation team will re-evaluate your Full Proposal against the assessment criteria outlined on page 10, taking into account the responses given during the pitch, and any additional material requested. The evaluation team may then decide to award the contract to the producer(s) which best meets the assessment criteria; Note: At any stage of the process, we may need to come back to you to seek clarification. Your answers will be factored into the evaluation process as appropriate.
Step 3: Or we may decide to hold second interviews, for example, in the event where we need more information to be able to differentiate between proposals.
Stage 4: Contract Signed
Stage 5: Feedback If you’re unsuccessful after attending an interview / pitch meeting, you may request feedback. Once notified you have two weeks to request feedback. Requests for feedback should be made to Robert Gallacher. Feedback will be provided within two weeks of receiving the request.
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BBC Radio Popular Music Networks - CONFIDENTIAL 2. Assessment Criteria We will assess your Full Proposal and pitch according to the main criteria below (editorial proposal and capability, value for money and risk). More details on how we will make our assessment will be given to all those shortlisted at the same time as they are invited to submit a Full Proposal.
Assessment Criteria Weighting Editorial proposal and capability 65% Fit of editorial proposal to overall Network Strategy and Music Policy Demonstrable specialist music knowledge and industry contacts Depth of knowledge of alternative music across all genres from the late 1960s Format and structure of the programme Proposed production team’s track record in producing recent and relevant music programmes of high quality Ability to contribute to the network’s key editorial processes and creative moments across the year Ability to work collaboratively with other production teams and suppliers Other Indicators: Ways to support delivery of BBC Radio’s vision and objectives Ability to innovate and evolve programme in line with changing audience habits Plans for engaging young audiences via social media and interactive content Experience of creating genuine 'appointment to listen' features and content Ability to manage and develop high profile on-air talent Ability to identify and book suitable artists where relevant Ability to deliver OB programming from festivals and key events Ability to innovate across digital platforms as approved by Network/Digital Editor, Head of Visualisation etc. Strategies to evolve listener engagement 20% Appeal to new diverse audiences (music, speech content, digital) Diversity of ideas and people (on-air and off-air) Ideas for contributions to 50:50 strategy Digital innovation (achievable within your proposed price) Value for Money 5% Financial plan – including budget showing production and overheads. Price per episode Efficiency of production process Acceptance of key contract terms (includes compliance with all applicable UK law) Risk 10% Transition risk Production risk (ability to produce shows of large scale and volume with a consistent and experienced production team) Business continuity BBC reputational risk Ability to comply with all relevant UK legislation and BBC policies (not limited to editorial policies) Conflict of interest
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3. The Evaluation Team The following people may be involved in evaluating your proposal at various stages:
Samantha Moy, Head of BBC Radio 6 Music Jeff Smith, Head of Music, BBC Radio 6 Music Camilla Pia, Assistant Commissioner, BBC Radio 6 Music Robert Gallacher, Commissioning Editor, BBC Radio Pop Networks Joe Harland, Head of Visual Radio, Digital and Social, Pop Networks Mark Waring, Senior Rights and Business Affairs Manager Raluca Albu, Senior Procurement Manager
Subject matter experts (e.g. production experts, visual content specialists, network management or finance advisors etc.) may also be consulted. See Section B for information on the commissioning process, timetable and assessment criteria.
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BBC Radio Popular Music Networks - CONFIDENTIAL SECTION C: THE COMMISSIONING TIMETABLE The commissioning process for this brief consists of a number of stages, as set out in the timetable below:
STAGE TIMINGS (all Midday) ACTIVITIES Launch Monday 19th Publication of commissioning brief titles October 1. Short Proposal Thursday 12th Publication of commissioning brief documentation and shortlisting November and round opens in Proteus.
Tuesday 15th Deadline for submission, via Proteus, of Short December Proposal and Eligibility Questionnaire responses
Friday 18th Producers shortlisted notified of outcomes, asked December to prepare a Full Proposal and invited to an interview/pitch.
2. Full Proposal Friday 18th Opportunity to talk to commissioners about the December programme brief.
Thursday 28th Deadline for Full Proposal to be submitted via January Proteus
3. Interview/ Pitch w/c 1st and 8th All producers shortlisted and who submit a Full February Proposal will be invited to attend a pitch via Zoom. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR PITCHING FOR THIS WEEK – PITCHES WILL NOT TAKE PLACE AT ANY OTHER TIME. th 4. Commission w/c 15 February Either: Commission award decision made, decisions made commissioning specification completed and and contracts contract issued. signed Or: Producers invited to second interviews. April 2021 Agreement of all programme related deliverables and technical specifications (for further information on Radio 2 requirements, please see the BBC’s commissioning website). Full contract signed.
th 5. Feedback By 5 March Shortlisted producers may request feedback.
We will assess your proposal according to this timetable. Late submissions cannot be accepted.
If you have any questions about this commissioning brief that need answering before you submit your Short Proposal and experience responses, please ensure you email them to either [email protected] or [email protected] by 8th December at the latest.
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BBC Radio Popular Music Networks - CONFIDENTIAL SECTION D: FULL PROPOSALS 1. What We Need From You Your Full Proposal must be entered into the main ‘Synopsis’ section in Proteus by noon on Thursday 28th January; late submissions cannot be accepted. It should adopt the structure below and, for guidance, should not in total exceed two sides of A4 when printed using Arial font, size 11.
Part 1 – Your detailed Full Proposal, showing your response to the BBC’s requirements outlined in Section A of this commissioning brief.
Part 2 – A section containing the following information: (i) The name and contact details of your nominated representative (a single point of contact within your organisation who will be responsible for all communication related to the commissioning brief). (ii) The planned location for the production team who will produce the show should you be successful. (iii) Evidence that you have the skills to deliver, or the ability to acquire the skills to deliver, the production of the programme in line with this commissioning brief. (iv) Details of third party suppliers. You may want to work in partnership with third parties to deliver the brief. If so, you should include:
o responses on behalf of each partner o details of the responsibilities of each partner o an outline of the main personnel who will be responsible for the production and delivery of the programme o an explanation of how working in partnership would be successfully achieved, including a proposed legal structure (e.g. one lead contractor and sub- contractors). (v) Details of your proposed total programme and per episode cost, broken down by price to BBC Public Service and any other funding sources. As part of our strategic priorities the BBC is making a commitment to the real living wage (as described by the Living Wage Foundation – see livingwage.org.uk). The per episode cost of the programme should be budgeted to account for the real living wage and the Full Proposal should include details of how compliance with the real living wage will be achieved. And all details should be included in a template as below: Production Costs Daily Rate Days/Week Total Executive Producer £0.00 Producer £0.00 Assistant Producer £0.00 Production Manager £0.00 Total: £0.00 Overheads @ % Production fees @ % Grand Total – ex VAT £0.00
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(vi) Depending on the detail of your proposal, if you are successful in your bid to produce the programme, Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (and/or any superseding or amending legislation) (“TUPE”) may apply.
If TUPE applies we would therefore ask you, at an appropriate point during the tender process, about the assumptions being made in respect of the application of TUPE to your bid, as part of your production talent planning, and how such assumptions have impacted on the detail of the bid. You should seek your own legal advice as appropriate.
To inform overall production talent considerations, and enable you to make an assessment regarding the potential application of TUPE, the BBC may release an indication of the current production roles, and any relevant information of those currently employed on the programme.
When we know which suppliers are interested in this Brief, the BBC may engage with the producers to discuss the impact of their assumptions regarding TUPE on their bid. This will include reaching an understanding of the proposed production team associated with their bid, how the producer proposes to implement the legal requirements of TUPE (where applicable), and a commercial negotiation regarding any financial considerations connected to their TUPE assessment and its impact, which will then form part of the overall evaluation prior to the final decision being made.
Appendix A – Confirmation of acceptance of the BBC’s key contract terms. 1.1 Production of the programme is offered on the BBC’s Special Terms contract. 1.2 Contracts for any live music sessions in the programme will be issued by the BBC and ownership of the copyright in the live music sessions shall vest in the BBC
Appendix B – Risk management. You should identify specific risks e.g. production risk, business continuity etc.; and the processes or systems that will be put in place to manage these. If applicable, you should also include a detailed transition plan and an explanation of how you will manage the transition from the current production of the programme, with minimum disruption.
Please note, the contract will be offered as a “fixed price” deal, with you being responsible for any overspend and entitled to keep any underspend. Whilst you are welcome to include proposals to deliver levels of content over and above that set out as required in Section A, this will need to be funded from within the published guide price.
If you have any questions regarding the submission of your Full Proposal, please ensure you email them to either [email protected] or [email protected] by 21st January at the latest.
2. What To Expect From Us
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BBC Radio Popular Music Networks - CONFIDENTIAL Nominated Representative The BBC’s nominated representative for this commissioning brief is Robert Gallacher. No individual other than the BBC’s nominated representatives (or their delegates as advised by the BBC) is authorised to discuss the contents or the substance of this commissioning brief with you. We’ll let you know of any change or addition to the BBC’s nominated representatives.
Responses To Your Questions In the interest of fair competition, where we feel it’s appropriate, anonymised questions and responses will be circulated to all producers.
Copyright The BBC is a signatory to, and will abide by the principles of the APC Code.
Confidentiality Subject to Section 2, paragraph 5 (Freedom of Information Act), the BBC will keep confidential all commercially sensitive information included in responses to this commissioning brief and will only use this information for the purposes of evaluating the Full Proposal, provided that you have identified the confidential nature of any such information in your response documents.
Freedom Of Information Act As a public authority, the BBC is required to comply with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (“FOIA”), which came into force on 1 January 2005. The FOIA is intended to deliver greater accountability for decisions and spending across the whole of the public sector. It requires public authorities to strike a balance between achieving transparency and protecting genuinely confidential or commercially sensitive information. You should be aware that, under an FOIA request, the BBC may be required to disclose information contained within the Full Proposal or future contractual information. Following a request, the BBC may take the views of organisations submitting proposals into account when deciding what information will be disclosed. For more information on the Freedom of Information Act see bbc.co.uk/foi.
Costs You submit responses to this commissioning brief and take part in this process at your own cost.
A Fixed Price Deal The contract will be offered as a “fixed price” deal; with you being responsible for any overspend and entitled to keep any underspend.
Contract Duration For Strands
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One year, with options for the BBC to renew for a further year on the same terms after both the first and second years. We reserve the right to vary the start date of the contract as may be required to take into account the successful producer’s transition plan and any related issues identified. In assessing the proposed transition plan, the BBC’s relationship with the audience will be paramount.
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BBC Radio Popular Music Networks - CONFIDENTIAL 3. Important Points To Note
Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the following instructions.
Proposals not complying with these instructions may be rejected by the Commissioner whose decision in this matter will be final.
All Full Proposals should be submitted using Proteus by noon on Thursday 28th January. For guidance, it should not in total exceed two sides of A4 when printed using Arial font, size 11. We strongly advise you to submit your final responses in good time to avoid the possibility of difficulties caused by unforeseen network or transmission problems. No late submissions will be accepted. If additional supporting material is requested prior to the pitching meeting, we will notify you of how and when to submit this in good time ahead of that meeting. This commissioning brief is not a contract. However, the information contained in this commissioning brief, together with your responses, will form the basis of the final contract between you and the BBC. The BBC reserves the right to exclude any producer that is found to either: a) have provided information which is untrue, or b) be in breach of any of the terms of the non-disclosure agreement.
IMPORTANT: Producers wishing to submit a proposal under this brief are not permitted to contact BBC production staff, seeking information about the programme, during the commissioning period without prior consent from the commissioner. Producers are not permitted to contact on-air talent, unless shortlisted, and with prior approval of the commissioner. Any producer found to be in breach of this clause will be excluded from the commissioning process.
The BBC may modify the commissioning brief (including the timetable as outlined in Section B.1) at any time prior to the submission deadline. Any such amendment will be notified in writing to all prospective producers. To allow time for such amendment to be taken into account, the BBC may, at its discretion, extend the deadline for receipt of submissions.
By submitting your proposal, you confirm acceptance of the key contract terms.
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BBC Radio Popular Music Networks - CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX 1: EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE Guidance The Experience Questionnaire is the first part of your submission the BBC will consider as part of the process. Once completed, please copy and paste your responses into the Add/Edit Notes Here section of the Create Proposal page in Proteus – as per the screen grab below.
Proteus Screen Grab
Copy and paste Eligibility Section below into this field in Proteus.
You MUST complete Section 1 ONLY if you plan to submit a full proposal as part of a partnership.
Please list each partnership and describe the responsibilities each partner will take. [Insert details]
Please indicate the lead company with whom the BBC will contract. [Insert details]
Please include the key personnel responsible for the production and delivery of the programme and details of the partnering company they are currently contracted to.
Part 2: Production Experience
You MUST still complete Section 2 - Eligibility Production Experience.
In no more than 100 words per response, please outline your relevant production experience, using recent examples, in the following areas:
FOR DON LETTS:
2.1 We require a production base with relevant experience and staffing depth in national music-radio production, particularly within music beyond the mainstream.
[Insert details]
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2.2 We require a production base with relevant ‘production team’ experience of producing a non-mainstream music radio programme, with strong current relationships with record labels and artists, as well as an understanding of the BBC Archive.
[Insert details]
For Tom Ravenscroft:
2.3 We require a production base with relevant experience and staffing depth in national music-radio production, particularly within music beyond the mainstream – both studio-based and in the live event/OB environment.
[Insert details]
2.4 We require a production base with relevant ‘production team’ experience of producing a non-mainstream music radio programme, with strong current relationships with record labels, artists, DJs and producers.
[Insert details]
For both:
2.5 We require a production base with an understanding of the importance of multi- platform content, and recent company/production team experience of producing engaging content for online and social platforms.
[Insert details]
2.6 We require a production base with relevant production team experience of talent management to the level required and the ability to build those relationships quickly and effectively.
[Insert details]
2.7 This programme airs outside normal working hours, so we are particularly interested in hearing how any unexpected absence from the production team would be managed at short notice.
[Insert details]
Please note: the answers given in response to the above questions will only be considered during Stage 1 of the commissioning process. If you are shortlisted and invited to submit a Full Proposal, you may wish to consider repeating some, or all of the information given in your Full Proposal.
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BBC Radio Popular Music Networks - CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX 2: BBC Radio & Music - Diversity and Inclusion
• Diversity & inclusion is a priority for ALL of us. • We want BBC Radio & Music to be demonstrably the best organisation in the audio sector to work for and with. • We are fully committed to making this a place where people feel welcomed, appreciated, respected and that they can be themselves and produce their best work.
We commit to: 1. Diverse teams 2. Representative programmes 3. Inclusive culture
In more detail:
1. We will have diverse teams
• We will increase representation of the R&M workforce to meet the BBC BAME target (currently 15%) by end 2021. • We will increase representation of the R&M workforce to ensure that each department/network meets the BBC BAME target (currently 15%) by end 2023. • We will increase representation levels of the R&M commissioning teams to ensure a diverse range of decision-makers.
2. Our programmes will be representative • We will increase representation in R&M contributors by rolling out the 50/50 project to include ethnicity and disability. • We will launch a raft of editorial plans which will see increased exploration of diverse music and experiences on air, and a broader range of voices and stories represented. • We will identify the current benchmark for BAME presenters in Radio & Music and commit to increasing on-air representation. • We will commit £12 million of the R&M annual new competed programme commissioning budget over the next three years from 21/22 to commissions that create content across the following priorities:
i. diverse stories and portrayals ii. diverse production teams and talent iii. diverse-led production suppliers - where “diverse” includes ethnicity, socio-economic background and disability.
These commitments will help create an inclusive culture for all, increasing gender, ethnicity, socio-economic and disability diversity, and helping to deliver on the BBC's new 50:20:12 diversity targets – Gender:BAME:disability.
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