ѿý Trust launches value for money review on Distribution
The ѿý Trust has commissioned a review to examine whether the way the ѿý distributes its content provides good value for money for licence fee payers.
The work is being undertaken by specialist media consultancy Mediatique Ltd and will look into the ѿý’s UK distribution activities, from ‘traditional’ methods such as television and radio, to the growing ‘online’ field.
The review will consider whether the ѿý is meeting its obligations for distribution, ensuring every household has convenient access to ѿý services across the UK – free at the point of use – and whether it is doing this in a cost-effective way. It will also consider how well placed the ѿý is to meet its future UK distribution challenges, given the ever-evolving ways in which people choose to access ѿý services.
Anthony Fry, lead ѿý Trustee on value for money, said:
“The ѿý spends a significant amount on distribution – some £200 million a year or six per cent of the total budget.
“In a changing landscape, with increasing numbers of people accessing content online or on mobile and tablet devices, it is vitally important that we look at how and where the ѿý is spending money on distribution, to ensure it is making the best use of its resources and securing value for money.”
Mediatique, who were appointed following a competitive selection process, will be speaking to those responsible for distribution within the ѿý and will draw on their wider industry experience and expertise to assess how well the Corporation’s distribution arrangements are working. They will recommend how improvements can be made if necessary.
The review is expected to conclude this summer and will result in a written report to the ѿý Trust, which will be laid before Parliament and published on the ѿý Trust website. The full terms of reference for the review are available below.
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