Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Applying Good Work Principles to Film, Broadcast and High-End Television - AWARD" was conducted by the British Film Institute (BFI). The contract focuses on research consultancy services for the screen production sector, including film and television. The award was completed under an open procedure, highlighting active participation in sectors such as film, broadcast, and high-end television (HETV). The contract was awarded on 3rd July 2025 to the supplier, Design Otherwise CIC. The contract duration spans from 7th July 2025 to 17th April 2026, with services to be delivered across various regions, including the United Kingdom and international locations.

The awarded contract offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in research and development consultancy services, to take a demanding role in shaping industry standards and practices. Businesses with expertise in identifying and providing solutions for the evolving challenges in pre-production, production, and post-production within the screen industry can leverage this opportunity for growth. The contract seeks actionable recommendations to foster positive changes, thereby benefiting from the insights and innovative approaches of businesses that thrive on improving industry practices through evidence-based research. This makes it an ideal opportunity for consultancies interested in influencing policy and working conditions in the film and television sectors.

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Applying Good Work Principles to Film, Broadcast and High-End Television - AWARD

BFI

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

3rd July 2025 09:21:23 AM
Contract Summary

The BFI is looking for a supplier to pick up where the BFI Skills Review 2022 left off. The research we are commissioning aims to fill targeted evidence gaps for the screen production sector (film, high-end and broadcast television), contributing to future solutions. Seeking to support the efforts of Good Work for people working across the sectors, it will help to better define the interventions and policy asks needed to aid positive change for the long term. The research we seek to undertake aims to: Provide the film, broadcast television and high-end television (HETV) sectors and UK Government with a better understanding of what the current working practices and cultures are in pre-production, production and post-production. Identify what drives current approaches to working practices in screen production. Present the risks (economic, social, political and moral) to the sector if the current situation does not change. Identify best practice approaches to transient working in the sectors in scope. Provide robust, evidence-based interventions and actionable recommendations for structural changes to working practices.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-53a47ea5-a69f-4767-9198-883500058224

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

73200000
73210000

CPV Division(s)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Awarding Authority

BFI

Buyer Name

Graham Bellas

Buyer Email

graham.bellas@bfi.org.uk

Buyer Phone

0207 173 3299

Buyer Address

21 Stephen Street, London

London

W1T 1LN

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

DESIGN OTHERWISE CIC

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Applying Good Work Principles to Film, Broadcast and High-End Television - AWARD

BFI

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