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Sight and Sound Subscription Services - AWARD

BFI

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01 Nov 2024 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) has awarded a public procurement contract titled "Sight and Sound Subscription Services - AWARD" under the CPV classification 79980000 for subscription services. The procurement process, completed under a restricted procedure, focused on finding a competent Subscriptions Bureau to manage and enhance the Sight and Sound magazine’s subscriber base. The contract, valued at £254,175 and spanning from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2027, involves services to be delivered across multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others. Key dates in this procurement included the tender period ending on 24th June 2024 and the award date on 11th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription management services, particularly those adept at handling extensive subscriber bases and corresponding fulfilment tasks. With the project marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it highlights the potential for such firms to demonstrate their capacity in a high-profile contract with the BFI, a reputable institution based in London. Companies with experience in managing subscriptions, liaising with multiple partners, and operating within strict financial controls will find this contract advantageous for fostering business growth and expanding into new markets.

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Notice Title

Sight and Sound Subscription Services - AWARD

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the Sight & Sound Subscription Services. With subscribers accounting for approximately two thirds of all Sight and Sound paid readers, subscriptions services are a vital part of Sight and Sound business planning and a key stakeholder in our future success. We are looking for a Subscriptions Bureau that can confidently and effectively service our current subscriber base, manage all correspondence, liaise with other fulfilment partners, deal with issues as they arise and help us build on our current offering. We would like to receive competitive bids that will enable us to service our audience within our strictly controlled financial structure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4fa8d66-6825-45e9-9dfe-8d78807e5c41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309c41e2-8b0a-4d4c-b252-a84983ab79d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,175 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BFI
Contact Name
Vicki Akinosho
Contact Email
vicki.akinosho@bfi.org.uk
Contact Phone
020 7957 4792

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABACUS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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