Award

Sight and Sound Subscription Services

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Nov 2024 at 15:31

Tender

28 May 2024 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) has completed the tendering process for the "Sight and Sound Subscription Services" in the services industry category, specifically for subscription services. The contract, initially tendered with an end date of 24 June 2024, has been awarded to Abacus Software Limited for an initial duration of 3 years starting on 1 November 2024, with an option to extend for up to 2 additional years. The procurement process used a selective, restricted procedure and was focused on fulfilling subscription services within the London region (UK1). The awarding stage is complete, and the contract value is £254,175.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for enterprises proficient in subscription management and customer service. The demand is for a capable Subscriptions Bureau to manage a large subscriber base and collaborate with various fulfilment partners. Businesses with experience in handling quality and cost-effective subscription services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The BFI's emphasis on quality and cost criteria (with quality having a 70% weighting and cost 30%) indicates an opportunity for businesses that excel in delivering high-quality services within tight financial parameters.

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Notice Title

Sight and Sound Subscription Services

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the Sight and 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.The Contract will be awarded for 3 years with an option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

See the SSQ document for additional information

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for up to an additional 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046baa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035528-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Vicki Akinosho
Contact Email
vicki.akinosho@bfi.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABACUS SOFTWARE

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