Value for money reviews
Here you will find links to the value for money reviews we regularly commission from independent experts.
One of our key responsibilities as Trustees is ensuring that the BBC offers the best value for money for licence fee payers. We work with the National Audit Office to commission regular independent investigations of the way the BBC is run. We always publish these reports and say what will happen as a result of any recommendations.
Published reports
The BBC's approach to managing the cost of its support functions
10 May 2012
This report looked at whether the BBC's approach to managing the cost of its support functions supports the achievement of value for money, and whether the BBC's reporting of overhead costs improves transparency.
The BBC's efficiency programme
01 November 2011
This study looked at the BBC's progress to date in delivering the efficiency savings required under the target set by the BBC Trust following the licence fee settlement in 2007.
22 March 2011
This study looked at the BBC's management of the costs of producing continuing drama, specifically Casualty, Doctors, EastEnders, Holby City, Pobol y Cwm and River City.
The BBC's processes for the management of sports rights
01 March 2011
This study looked at the BBC's processes for the management of sports rights.
The BBC's management of its Digital Media Initiative programme
01 February 2011
This study looks at the BBC's management of its Digital Media Initiative (DMI) programme. The DMI is an IT project designed to allow BBC staff to develop, create, share and manage video and audio content and programming on their desktop, and intended to improve production efficiency across the BBC. The estimated gross cost of delivery and implementation to the end of March 2017 is £133.6 million.
The BBC's management of three major estate projects
25 February 2010
This study looks at the BBC's management of the Broadcasting House, Pacific Quay and Salford Quays projects and whether they are being delivered in line with both the expectations at the time the commitment of resources was approved and the latest agreed budget and timetable.
The BBC's management of its coverage of major sporting and music events
28 January 2010
This study looks at the effectiveness of the BBC's management of its coverage of major sporting and music events, once the decision to cover an event had been taken. It considered how the BBC initiates, plans, delivers and reviews this coverage.
The BBC's management of strategic contracts with the private sector
18 March 2009
This study looks at the effectiveness of the BBC's arrangements for managing its various strategic contracts.
The efficiency of radio production at the BBC
05 February 2009
This study considers how the BBC identifies the scope for efficiency gains and how it assesses the impact of efficiency measures on service performance across its radio stations.
The BBC's processes for commissioning in-house television productions
24 June 2008
This study looks at the BBC's in-house commissioning processes.
Review of the BBC's on-air and on-screen talent costs
02 June 2008
This review provides an in-depth examination of the BBC's use of on-air and on-screen talent.
The BBC's procurement arrangements
13 December 2007
This study looks at how the BBC manages spending on goods and services and whether it is organised and equipped to deliver best value from its procurement.
The BBC's efficient and effective use of spectrum
13 December 2007
This study looks at how efficiently and effectively the BBC uses the spectrum available to it, and provides insight into the future challenges and opportunities facing the BBC in the use of the spectrum.
The BBC's preparedness for digital switchover
13 November 2007
This study looks at the BBC's preparations for digital switchover and, in particular, at how it plans to meet its obligations set out under the Royal Charter and Agreement.
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