Tender

Email Service Provider

BFI

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking an Email Service Provider to support their email marketing strategy aligned with the BFI Screen Culture 2033 strategy. This procurement falls under the industry category of sales, marketing, and business intelligence software package (CPV 48480000), with additional classifications in electronic mail software and marketing services. The procurement process is at the tender stage with an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period ends on 18 March 2025 at 12:00 GMT. The contract period will start on 1 July 2025 and end on 30 June 2028. The primary location for delivery includes the United Kingdom alongside other international locations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in email marketing services, software development, and business intelligence solutions. Businesses equipped to manage both high-demand marketing and routine transactional emails would be well-suited to compete. SMEs are specifically encouraged to participate, offering a chance to work on a high-profile project with a leading cultural institution and expand their portfolio and market reach. The open procurement method ensures a fair competitive process for all interested service providers.

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Notice Title

Email Service Provider

Notice Description

To bring us into alignment with BFI Screen Culture 2033 strategy, we have devised an email marketing strategy for the next three years and are seeking a first-class Email Service Provider to enable us to deliver it alongside an extremely busy business-as-usual programme of marketing and transactional emails. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , 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? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70f771f5-3f90-4417-8840-5cdbfcee9c1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd169f57-80f3-40a6-b840-b9068128b27a
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

48223000 - Electronic mail software package

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72412000 - Electronic mail service provider

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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