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British Film Commission - Visa Research

FILM LONDON & THE BRITISH FILM COMMISSION

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23 Feb 2021 at 16:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Commission (BFC), part of Film London and funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Visa Research". This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is set to assist UK film and TV production in navigating post-Brexit visa requirements for UK personnel working in EU/EEA jurisdictions. The tender was published on 23rd February 2021, with a deadline for submissions on 12th March 2021. The contract period will commence on 22nd March 2021 and will continue until 28th May 2021. The total value of the contract is £30,000, with a minimum value requirement of £20,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, making it widely accessible to bidders. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in immigration law, film industry operations, and regulatory compliance. Companies that can conduct thorough assessments and provide strategic recommendations regarding the new visa and work permit landscape for UK personnel will be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Participation in such projects not only aids in business growth but also strengthens connections within the film industry, helping firms leverage their expertise in a changing regulatory environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Film Commission - Visa Research

Notice Description

The British Film Commission (BFC) is the UK Government's national organisation responsible for supporting inward investment film and TV production in the UK, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) through the BFI and by the Department for International Trade (DIT). The BFC is the national division of Film London. The BFC leads on encouraging and supporting the production of international feature film and high-end television in the UK, strengthening and promoting the UK's production infrastructure, and working with the UK Government to ensure film-friendly policies. Since the post-Brexit transition period ended on 31 December 2020, UK cast and crew have ceased to hold EU/EEA status and are henceforth categorised as 'Third Country'. This means UK personnel may require additional authorisations, like visas and work permits, to work on feature film and HETV productions in EU/EEA jurisdictions. There is no single source of information about such requirements as they apply to UK personnel. The BFC plans to remedy this by commissioning a fact-finding exercise to establish the scope and nature of post-Brexit requirements for visa and work permits. This proposed research is focused on helping to ensure the UK can continue working with our EU/EEA partners as closely as possible in future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b3db050-6cdd-4dce-82bb-1e526d641ada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eb85416-d990-4b7a-9992-3175065dcd3a
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2021 - 28 May 2021 1-6 months
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
FILM LONDON & THE BRITISH FILM COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N4 3JG
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Finsbury Park
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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