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ACCESS SERVICES PROVISION FOR BFI FLARE: LONDON LGBTIQ+ FILM FESTIVAL and BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL - AWARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) has completed the award process for the provision of access services for BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival. This procurement falls under the motion picture and video services category and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically in Waterloo, at the BFI's address on Belvedere Road, postcode SE1 8XT. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 27th January 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £19,980, commenced on 29th January 2021 and will conclude on 28th January 2022. The primary aim of this contract is to provide closed captions and audio descriptions for English language films showcased in these festivals.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in accessibility services, particularly those offering closed captioning and audio description solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore such tenders, as their capabilities align with the BFI's commitment to inclusivity during its prominent film events. Engaging with the BFI can help these businesses expand their portfolios and visibility within the cultural sector, leveraging their services to enhance audience experiences for both the LGBTIQ+ community and wider film audiences.

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Notice Title

ACCESS SERVICES PROVISION FOR BFI FLARE: LONDON LGBTIQ+ FILM FESTIVAL and BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL - AWARD

Notice Description

The British Film Institute delivers a range of high-level cultural and cinema events on an annual basis including BFI London Film Festival, the UK's largest public film event and BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival, one of the world's most significant and long-standing LGBTIQ+ film events. BFI London Film Festival takes place in October each year, and is a 12 day festival showcasing the best in international feature films, shorts and a special range of events. http://www.bfi.org.uk/LFF. BFI Flare takes place in March each year, and is a 12 day festival showcasing the best LGBTIQ+ feature films, shorts and a range of special events. http://www.bfi.org.uk/flare. As part of both festivals, the BFI will be premiering feature films, short films and events online as part of the programme. The BFI has a commitment to making these film premieres as accessible as possible and they are tendering to engage a provider to supply closed captions and audio description for English language features and short films which will be screened online. For BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film festivals, the quantities are estimated to be circa 25 features and 30 shorts - all with closed captioning and audio description. For BFI London Film Festival, the quantities are still yet to be defined but in 2020 the festival delivered 26 Feature Film and 30 short films.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9855f606-70dd-4508-aea8-ca80d9a10a4e
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f56fff0-b02c-4b9f-bf5d-5897562db727
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
WATERLOO
Postcode
SE1 8XT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED BEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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