Tender

Retail Distribution of BFI Sight and Sound Magazine

BFI

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Tender

03 Oct 2018 at 17:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) is currently seeking a distribution partner for its "Retail Distribution of BFI Sight and Sound Magazine" tender, which falls under the printing and distribution services industry category. This open procedure procurement process is active, with the tender period closing on 17th October 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 7th November 2018 and will run for one year until 6th November 2019. The successful bidder will be responsible for retail distribution services within both the UK and international markets, with delivery to various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the distribution and publishing sectors, particularly those with experience in managing retail sales for magazines and publications. Companies such as distribution agencies, consultants, and direct distributors that can demonstrate efficient management skills and innovative solutions for consolidating distribution channels would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to expand their market presence and strengthen partnerships within the publishing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retail Distribution of BFI Sight and Sound Magazine

Notice Description

Sight & Sound is seeking a distribution partner that is the best fit for the efficient management of the magazine's retail sales as well as providing the best opportunities for improving the magazine's business. Sight & Sound requires retail distribution services to both the UK and international markets. In this tender process we welcome applications from consultants, agencies or directly from distributors themselves. In parallel to the main supply onto the newsstand, a small number of magazines are handled by a specialist distributor who supplies bookshops and specialist retailers in the UK and overseas. As part of this tender process we are inviting bids to take over this modest secondary supply and consolidate into a single distributor - if the current stockists could still be reached 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe2aff5-a470-49df-9f99-8b02c7dce4f7
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

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

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
3 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2018 - 6 Nov 2019 6-12 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
BFI
Contact Name
Stephen Adams
Contact Email
stephen.adams@bfi.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 9574849

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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