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London Film Festival Opening and Closing Night Receptions, and Gala Receptions Production Management - AWARD

BFI

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28 Mar 2023 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the London Film Festival Opening and Closing Night Receptions, and Gala Receptions Production Management has been successfully awarded. The procuring entity is the British Film Institute (BFI). The contract falls under the service category of event services, with a total contract value of £79,250. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in event management and cultural event organisation services to engage. Businesses with expertise in managing high-profile Gala events, receptions, and cultural engagements would find this tender well-suited for business growth. The BFI, as the buyer, seeks to partner with suppliers capable of delivering sophisticated, exclusive, and high-quality event management services for prestigious film industry gatherings. The suitability criteria particularly favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for collaboration.

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Notice Title

London Film Festival Opening and Closing Night Receptions, and Gala Receptions Production Management - AWARD

Notice Description

BFI London Film Festival (LFF) is the UK's largest film festival and a major international film event. The Festival introduces the finest new British and international films, series and immersive art works to London and UK-wide audiences, attracts significant international industry participation which shines a spotlight on UK talent. Each year the festival shows work from over 70 countries, representing a variety of languages, genres and formal styles, with presentations ranging from intimate screenings and installations to major red carpet productions. The artistic programme is complemented by a rich range of talks and events for public and industry audiences. Opening and Closing Night Receptions The Opening and Closing Nights of the Festival are formal red carpet Gala evenings held at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, or a venue of similar size and scale, featuring a European or World Premiere of an international prestigious film, followed by a reception at a landmark London venue. Opening and Closing Nights are high profile media events, with an invited audience of approx. 900 - 1000 filmmakers, Industry professionals and celebrities, together with a sizable public audience. Opening and Closing Nights are key publicity drivers for the Festival and are two of the BFI's largest annual events. The Opening and Closing Night parties are exclusive social events, offering the highest level of sophistication in environment and atmosphere; as well as high quality catering and service. For clarity, this contract covers the reception element of the Opening and Closing Nights only. Production of the Red Carpet Gala Screenings are covered in a separate tender. Sponsored Gala Receptions A number of our Sponsored Headline Galas come with post-screening Receptions for c350-500 high-profile guests. These typically run from c 20:00-00:00 and include drinks, canapes, a DJ and light venue dressing. Recent venues have included Skylon, BFI Riverfront, 100 Wardour Street, Sushi Samba Covent Garden, and St Martins Lane Hotel. It is anticipated there will be 3 - 4 of these events each year. For clarity, this contract covers the reception element of the Sponsored Headline Galas only. Production of the Red Carpet Gala Screenings are covered in a separate tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42447a4-bca6-4d17-b802-d3f8dc0bc3c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

79342200 - Promotional services

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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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

DDA PUBLIC RELATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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