Tender

BFI Publishing

BFI

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06 Oct 2017 at 16:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) is conducting an open tender process identified as BFI Publishing, aiming to find a new business partner to develop and manage its book publishing operations. This procurement is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 8 November 2017. The initiative is classified under publishing services and will be centred in London, with delivery across the United Kingdom and additional territories. The contract period is set to commence on 12 January 2018 and conclude on 12 January 2023.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the publishing and digital content sectors, to partner with a prominent organisation in the cultural landscape. Companies capable of maintaining the established reputation of BFI Books while innovating in digital publishing are particularly suited for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a viable opportunity for organisations seeking to expand their reach within the publishing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BFI Publishing

Notice Description

The BFI is seeking a new business partner to develop and manage its book publishing operation. As the BFI is approaching the end of its current publishing contract it is undertaking a tender process to invite submissions from potential publishing partners. The intention is to find a partner who is best placed to support the ambitions and priorities of the BFI. A partner who can on the one hand maintain the reputation that has been established during the lifetime of BFI Books and, on the other, develop our book publishing in new directions as well as open up new opportunities in digital publishing. The BFI 2022 strategy provides an essential framework for our ambitions and BFI Publishing should deliver against our commitments to future learning by engaging young, diverse and engaged future audiences. Our Publishing should also enrich the BFI's Cultural Programme with greater publishing tie-ins to major projects and new initiatives that stem from our collections and digitisation strategies. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at the address shown above, where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07661e86-d157-4cc1-b1c7-976bc22645ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce67b09b-3c1d-413c-8519-b6cc11c5eec3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2018 - 12 Jan 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BFI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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