Autocue has signed new contracts with the BBC for the provision of prompting systems and operator services. The contract with BBC News is for two years, with an option for a further three years and will cover Breakfast, One, Six, and Ten O’clock News, Newsnight, News 24, World, The Politics Show, Sunday AM and Newsround. BBC Scotland News & Sport’s contract is for one year, with an option for the contract to be extended on a rolling basis; programmes covered include Reporting Scotland, Newsnight Scotland, Sportscene, Holyrood Live, Politics Scotland and the Politics Show.
Under the terms of the new contracts, Autocue will work in partnership with the Corporation to explore technology and process innovations that will deliver added value.
“We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to continue to exclusively provide this service,” said Kieran Smith, Autocue’s CEO. He added, “Our team of experienced, professional operators has been providing operating services to the Corporation for a number of years. This renewed agreement is an opportunity for Autocue to build on its existing relationship and focus on innovative solutions that will further deliver value.”