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

BFI

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) is currently inviting tenders for the provision of access services for the BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival and the BFI London Film Festival. This open procurement opportunity falls under the motion picture and video services industry category, with submissions due by 12:00 on 20th January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 29th January 2021 and will last until 28th January 2022. The services required include closed captions and audio descriptions for an estimated 25 feature films and 30 short films for the LGBTIQ+ festival, while the exact numbers for the London Film Festival are yet to be defined. Interested parties must register on the BFI tender portal to express their interest.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in media accessibility, particularly those that provide closed captioning, audio description, and other related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can offer innovative solutions tailored to the needs of both film festivals. The ability to enhance the accessibility of prestigious cultural events like the BFI London Film Festival can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and visibility within the creative sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

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. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dd3e38-08d3-4912-a35c-fc23a8bf374d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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