A Call 4 All Channel 4 A Call 4 All 03 What is

We are a publicly owned and In 2016, we spent a record commercially funded UK £169 million in the Nations Channel 4? public service broadcaster, and Regions and we with a statutory remit accounted for 36% of all to deliver high-quality, UK investment in indies by innovative content that public service broadcasting. focuses on diversity and As a publisher-broadcaster, challenges the status quo. all of our programmes are Our remit is the template commissioned externally for us to be an alternative from hundreds of production and distinctive voice in companies, right across the broadcasting, to innovate UK. This means that we play and inspire change in how a vital role in supporting the people see the world, and creative economy, giving to champion diversity. We opportunities to British have a stronger relationship creative talent and supporting with young people than other a thriving and world-renowned public service broadcasters, production sector. We also with 23% of our total audience have a major impact on the aged 16-34 – this is more wider economy, supporting than the BBC and ITV. 17,000 jobs every year across the UK and contributing For over 35 years, we have £1.1 billion in GVA. successfully balanced our twin goals of delivering this public In everything that we do, service remit while, at the diversity plays an extremely same time, being totally self- important role. Our goal is sufficient. Ours is a powerful to reflect the full diversity of business model that enables contemporary Britain on and us to maintain our editorial off-screen. We want viewers More than and financial independence, to feel that Channel 4 shows Channel 4 has always whilst continuously reinvesting Britain the way it is. We want had a unique cultural, our revenues back into high our employees to feel that economic and social quality British content and their individual talents are role in the UK. £ 1.5bn creative businesses. appreciated, that they can be themselves and be different. spent on content in the And we want our production Nations and Regions over partners to feel that Channel 4 the last decade enables them to produce challenging and creative content that tells the stories 36% of an inclusive Britain. of all UK investment in indies by public service broadcasting 04

4 all our north, east, south and westsiders. 4 All the UK 07 4 All the UK Channel 4 will significantly boost jobs in the Nations and Regions and representation across the UK with the launch of its 4 All the UK plan, a strategy aimed at ensuring that This is the biggest we are serving the whole of the UK.

At the heart of our strategy is a major new commitment change to the to significantly increase our Nations and Regions content spend from our current quota of 35% to a structure of our new voluntary target of 50% by 2023. This will result in a cumulative boost of over £250 million in Channel 4’s organisation in our Nations and Regions’ commissioning spend. It reflects both external analysis and feedback from 35-year history. the industry that increasing spend would have the 4 All the UK greatest impact on regional It is intended that economies and jobs. Programme Commissioning To support and catalyse Editors with responsibility this spend across the for some of Channel 4’s UK, we propose to move biggest shows and who to a multi-site operating oversee significant spend model, establishing three will be based across the Channel 4 News will also new creative hubs in the three new creative hubs, expand its footprint in Nations and Regions in alongside a variety of other the Nations and Regions, 2019. These will be home creative and business opening three new bureaux to jobs from across the functions. The largest of the outside of London, which business, including key creative hubs will become will further boost regional creative decision makers. Channel 4’s National HQ representation. The Upon this strategy being and will regularly host process for determining £ 250m the location of the new fully implemented, it Channel 4 Executive and cumulative boost in is envisioned that 300 Board meetings while bureaux will be led Channel 4’s Nations & Channel 4 jobs will be based Horseferry Road will be separately by ITN, in Regions commissioning in the Nations and Regions. Channel 4’s London HQ. partnership with Channel 4. 08 Channel 4 A Call 4 All The vision

for the Our plan provides us with We are a talent-driven An important element of our the opportunity to carefully organisation, so our ability proposed new National HQ consider, from the very start, to attract people to work proposition is a state-of-the- how we want to work, and with us is critically important. art studio that will be used what our spaces and facilities The quality of life and the to produce Channel 4 must look like to enable general attractiveness of programmes and events and National us to thrive as a multi-site any new location is therefore will enable us to broadcast business. We want to develop paramount. We also require live. It gives us a base for state of the art, creatively- robust local infrastructure and daily programmes, and a new orientated office spaces that transport, and in particular, digital production unit. This will attract the best talent frequent, fast and reliable unit will create compelling and provide our teams with national transport options. short-form digital content the right environment to targeted at young audiences We deeply believe in HQ and do their best work. These and reflects the diversity of developing new and diverse offices will also require UK culture and values. This will talent, on and off screen. cutting edge connectivity therefore come with a defined Therefore, we will be looking and technology to enable set of space, technology for ways in which we can fully agile working facilities and staffing requirements. fully integrate ourselves and and a seamless experience partner with the local area. We As well as expanding to open between our geographically Creative will provide new opportunities multiple new bureaux across dispersed locations. through links with educational the UK, Channel 4 News also providers, outreach plans to co-anchor from outside programmes and other local the London studio every initiatives that will enable us night, opening a newsroom to bring different views, fresh in a city outside London. Hubs ideas and new thinking into our This hub will help to provide business and onto our screens. a gateway for journalistic talent into Channel 4 News in the Nations and Regions.

The proposed significant expansion of our The National HQ is envisaged presence in the Nations and Regions is part to be a broad-based centre, including commissioning, of the next stage of Channel 4’s strategic production, digital content 300 development. Improving the delivery of our and related support functions Channel 4 jobs, including remit across the UK and driving innovation from across the organisation. key creative decision- throughout our business will also act as a Our creative hubs will begin makers, will be based in the with a focus on programme Nations and Regions. positive catalyst for economic and cultural commissioning, but will growth in the areas we move to. welcome a broader talent base as we develop our plans and deepen our commitment in the Nations and Regions. 10 For people like us and

The vision for the National HQ and Creative Hubs

Specifically, we are looking We are looking for spaces people for a space that will provide for our National HQ and Channel 4 with the ability creative hubs which provide to design a dynamic and access to high bandwidth innovative environment that fibre connectivity. Further will represent our remit. details of our requirements The workspace must be are summarised herein. fully accessible, of a high These new locations will quality, with the ability to be provide the base upon flexible and open plan. For which we will excite and each of our Creative Hubs, like you inspire our employees and we envisage these being of partners, and you should 4 All the UK equal quality and design but highlight any specific sites at a size that represents the you have available in 2019 required level of resourcing. within your submissions. 12 13

Firecrest Films Based in Glasgow, Building on independent production company Firecrest has grown rapidly since it received existing success Channel 4 Alpha Fund support in 2012. The company tripled its turnover in 2017 following investment from the Channel 4 in the Nations Indie Growth Fund in January and moved to expanded offices in May to accommodate and Regions its fast-growing team.

As a business with creativity Fundamental to our success and innovation in our core DNA, has been the support of our new locations need to have Channel 4, particularly a well-developed creative/ through commissioning, but digital ecosystem and culture. also from schemes and funds This will enable us to benefit to support smaller indies and from collaboration with like- develop new talent minded people and businesses, Nicole Kleeman as well as providing an MD of Firecrest Films inspirational environment for our talent to live and work in. We envision these office spaces not only being used by our own Channel 4 family, but that they will also act as creative hubs and accelerators in their own right by providing These local residents – local creative and digital who were talent scouted in communities with facilities local boxing clubs, schools to drop in, work remotely Ackley Bridge and community groups and collaborate with us. Our Ackley Bridge, a new – provided the show set up needs to enable and drama launched in June with extra authenticity encourage this to happen. 2017 in an 8pm primetime and grit. The production slot, was developed company also gave work as part of Channel 4’s experience placements to commitment to new talent local students throughout and regional production. the preparation and Filmed in Halifax, West We now have over 30 production of the show. Nimble Dragon freelance and full-time staff Targeted at young people, Yorkshire, production Independent production at our Cardiff Bay offices. the programme is set company The Forge Ackley Bridge was a company Nimble Dragon, Our daytime series currently in a fictional Yorkshire worked with Calderdale, success – it was one headquartered in Cardiff, in production for Channel 4 mill-town, home to a Kirklees, Bradford and of Channel 4’s most received Alpha Funding from has given us the foundations largely divided white and Leeds city councils successful dramas of Channel 4 in 2016 and again in to grow the company and Asian population. The during the development 2017, reaching 5.5 million 2017. Since then, the indie has we have since added a series six-part drama follows of the series. Many of the viewers over the series. won a commission for a 20-part with another broadcaster. storylines at the fictional supporting actors in the Ackley Bridge returns hour-long daytime series called It’s an exciting time for the brand new academy series were ‘street cast’ for an extended second Sun, Sea and Brides to Be. TV production sector in Wales Ackley Bridge College. alongside professionals. series in 2018. Gareth Rees, MD of Nimble Dragon 14

Lime Pictures – originally founded as Mersey Television – has produced Hollyoaks for 21 years and previously made Channel 4’s first ‘soap’, Brookside, until 2003.

Filmed on a dedicated set The scale of Channel 4’s on Lime Pictures’ campus in investment in Hollyoaks Childwall, Liverpool, provides Lime Pictures with Hollyoaks is Channel 4’s a stable platform from Lime Pictures’ success biggest Nations and which to build and invest in brings further economic Hollyoaks is Channel 4’s Regions commissioned talent over a sustained benefits to its local programme. Now running at period of time. Having economy: it is an important five episodes a week, developed a stable of local employer, with half of Hollyoaks is also one of our writers and directing talent, its entire Childwall-based biggest Nations and most popular and enduring Lime Pictures has become staff living within a shows. As well as providing one of the most successful 20-minute drive of the entertaining storylines that British production campus. And it has helped Regions commissioned appeal to hard-to-reach companies, producing to ensure a rich and varied young viewers, it delivers programmes for other talent pool in the Liverpool impactful, important public broadcasters including The area, many of whom will go programme. service messages to this Only Way Is Essex for ITV2, on to build successful core audience on Geordie Shore for MTV and careers in the creative challenging subjects. Disney’s Evermoor. economy. 16 Channel 4 A Call 4 All 17 We will also visit your city in order to provide the opportunity for you to further illustrate your written pitch submission through a The pitch presentation to the Channel 4 team, with a Q&A session. Finally, following the conclusion of the presentations, we will engage in further discussions with process cities/regions as necessary to ensure that we fully understand the partnership before formally selecting our final locations. This document outlines what we are looking for and certain entry guidelines we believe need to be met for us to be able to operate our business We are a talent-driven effectively in respect of the organisation, so our ability new National HQ and each to attract people to work of the new creative hubs. with us is critically important Please note that the process for determining the location of the new Channel 4 News bureaux will be led separately We are inviting cities across the by ITN and will not form UK to pitch to become our proposed part of the pitch process. new National HQ or one of our We will then answer any two new Channel 4 Creative Hubs, questions relating to this brief. with the aim that a decision on the Subsequently, we would ask location of the National HQ and that you provide a short, written submission (no longer Hubs will be made in Q3 2018. than 5,000 words max), to be received no later than 11 May Please send submissions or any questions 2018, to allow us to shortlist a you may have related to the pitch process to number of cities. Submissions [email protected]. should outline the strengths of your city and how it can help meet the vision for the National HQ or creative hubs, as well as address the entry requirements outlined on pages 18 and 19. Indicative timeline If your city is shortlisted, 16th April 23rd April 30th April 11th May 30th May 11th - 29th 29th June – 1st Sept – 1st October we will provide you with Launch and Cities to Channel 4 to Deadline Cities notified June 31st August 30th Sept Cities notified additional information and issue of submit respond to for written of shortlist Presentations Period of Channel 4 of final requirements for the second Pitch Brief questions submitted submissions taken through by shortlisted internal approval decision stage of the pitch process. questions to next stage cities review and process dialogue with applicants 18 Channel 4 A Call 4 All 19 Entry Guidelines Creative Hub 1 & 2 Working population of 75,000+ Travel time to London up to 4hrs Proximity to a well-developed independent TV/Digital production community National HQ

Working population Key considerations These considerations include: Additionally, there are a The entry guidelines are number of entry guidelines different for the National HQ There are number of 1 Economic, demographic, of 200,000+ which Channel 4 has and and the two creative hubs, considerations we will take diversity and which a city/region will given the variance in role account of in this pitch process, environmental factors Travel time to London need to consider carefully and scale. Therefore, some although Channel 4 reserves 2 Existing availability of as they decide whether to cities/regions may only be the right in its discretion with up to 3hrs talent and future pipeline participate in this pitch. placed to pitch for one of regard to the application of including educational links the smaller creative hubs, these considerations and These have been developed High level of rather than the National HQ. the selection or otherwise 3 Local connectivity and in line with external However, where a city has of any locations. broader infrastructure analysis commissioned by physical and digital pitched for National HQ, they Channel 4 and we intend to 4 Ease and speed of travel for may still be considered for connectivity/ engage external advisers Channel 4 employees and one of the creative hubs if to assist with this pitch partners between hubs their city is not the preferred infrastructure process going forward. location for the National HQ. 5 Effectiveness and efficiency

of available office space 20 Channel 4 A Call 4 All 21 Terms and Conditions

The attention of cities and other third parties Freedom of information Conduct and conflicts of interest Channel 4’s rights participating in this pitch process is drawn Channel 4 is subject to the provisions of Any attempt by third parties or their advisers Channel 4 reserves the right to: to the further information set out below. the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to influence the pitch process in any way • Waive or change the requirements of this By participating in this pitch process you (“FOIA”) in respect of information it holds may result in that third party ceasing to be Pitch Brief from time to time without prior are deemed to confirm your acceptance (including third-party information). Any considered. Specifically, third parties shall (or any) notice being given by Channel 4. and agreement to all of the following. member of the public or other interested not directly or indirectly at any time: party may make a request for information. • Seek clarification or documents in Additional information • Devise or amend the content of their respect of a third party’s submission. While the information contained in this Third parties should be aware that, in pitch in accordance with any agreement document (the “Pitch Brief”) is believed compliance with its transparency obligations, or arrangement with any other person, • Cease to consider any third party that does to be correct at the time of issue, neither Channel 4 may be required to publish other than in good faith with a person who not submit a compliant pitch in accordance Channel 4 nor any of its advisers, will accept information regarding its business without is a proposed and disclosed partner. with the instructions in this Pitch Brief. any liability for its accuracy, adequacy or consulting the provider of that information. • Enter into any agreement or arrangement • Cease to consider any third party that completeness, nor will any express or implied Requests for information received during with any other third party as to the form or is guilty of serious misrepresentation warranty be given. This exclusion extends to or following the pitch process shall be content of any other pitch, or offer to pay in relation to its pitch, expression of liability in relation to any statement, opinion considered on a case-by-case basis, applying any sum of money or valuable consideration interest or the pitch process. or conclusion contained in or any omission the principles of FOIA, which permits certain to any person to effect changes to the from this Pitch Brief and in respect of any other • Withdraw this Pitch Brief at any information to be withheld, for example where form or content of any other pitch. written or oral communication transmitted (or time, or to re-invite cities on the disclosure would be prejudicial to a party’s otherwise made available) to any third party. • Enter into any agreement or arrangement same or any alternative basis. commercial interests, and in accordance with any other person that has the Neither the issue of this Pitch Brief, nor with Channel 4’s transparency obligations. • Choose not to select any location or enter effect of prohibiting or excluding that any of the information presented in it, into any understanding or agreement as Therefore, third parties are responsible third party from submitting a pitch. should be regarded as a commitment or a result of the current pitch process. for ensuring that any confidential or representation on the part of Channel 4 (or • Canvass (outside of this pitch process) commercially sensitive information has • Make whatever changes it sees fit to the any other person) to enter into any contractual Channel 4 or any employees or agents of been clearly identified to Channel 4. timetable, structure or content of the arrangement or other commitment. Channel 4 in relation to this pitch process. pitch process, depending on approvals, Publicity Channel 4 News • Attempt to obtain information from processes or for any other reason. No publicity from a third party regarding the Channel 4 News is made by external supplier any of the employees or agents of pitch process or the subsequent selection • Share any information received in connection ITN. Whilst Channel 4 and ITN will work Channel 4 or their advisers concerning or otherwise of any location or any related with or otherwise relating to the pitch in partnership, they will each carry out another third party or pitch. understanding or agreement will be permitted a separate process and make their own process with Channel 4’s stakeholders unless and until Channel 4 has given express • Third parties are responsible for ensuring decision relating to the ultimate location including: HM Treasury, UK Government written consent to the relevant communication. that no conflicts of interest exist between the of the proposed National HQ, creative hubs Investments, The Department for Digital, third party and its advisers, and Channel 4 and Channel 4 News bureaux (as relevant). Culture, Media and Sport and Ofcom. and its advisers. Any third party which fails Pitch costs to comply with this requirement may cease Channel 4 will not be liable for any pitch being considered in connection with this costs, expenditure, work or effort incurred pitch process at the discretion of Channel 4. by any third party in proceeding with or participating in this pitch process, including if the pitch process is terminated or amended by Channel 4 for any reason. 4 new talent 4 inspiring change 4 standing up for diversity 4 creative innovation 4 All the UK 4 new talent 4 inspiring change 4 standing up for diversity 4 creative innovation 4 All the UK 4 new talent 4 inspiring change 4 standing up for diversity 4 creative innovation 4 All the UK 4 new talent 4 inspiring change 4 standing up for diversity 4 creative innovation 4 All the UK 4 new talent 4 inspiring change 4 standing up for diversity 4 creative innovation 4 All the UK 4 new talent 4 inspiring change 4 standing up for diversity 4 creative innovation 4 All the UK 4 new talent 4 inspiring change 4 standing up for diversity 4 creative innovation 4 All the UK 4 new talent 4 inspiring change 4 standing up for diversity 4 creative innovation 4 All the UK 4 new talent 4 inspiring change 4 standing up for diversity 4 creative 4 new talent 4 All the UK 4 inspiring change 4 new talent change 4 new talent 4 creative innovation 4 All the UK