Tender

Ticketing and Membership Systems Services 2025

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

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Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute, operating as a public authority, has initiated a procurement process for "Ticketing and Membership Systems Services 2025". This tender involves the implementation and integration of a new ticketing and membership platform essential for their digital services. Located in London, UK, this procurement falls within the services category, focusing on technology solutions like ticket-validation and information technology services. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage using a selective competitive procedure. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 30 October 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 23 October 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2026 and may extend up to 2036, offering a significant investment opportunity with a gross value of £1,440,000.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative ticketing solutions, software integration, and IT services aimed at enhancing digital experiences. Companies with expertise in developing scalable and user-friendly platforms, capable of handling peak sales efficiency, will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. The process allows for competitive engagement through a method involving presentations and demonstrations, providing an avenue for businesses to showcase their innovative solutions. The procurement's focus on quality and advantageous pricing structures creates a favourable environment for businesses eager to expand their services in the entertainment and cultural sectors.

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Notice Title

Ticketing and Membership Systems Services 2025

Notice Description

This procurement is for the implementation of a ticketing & membership platform and integration with other in-scope systems. This platform is one of BFI's business critical systems and is used to support a number of different 'What's On' digital services. It is essential that we test the market and ensure that after 15 years, we select a platform fit for 2026 and beyond. The new platform needs to meet user needs who expect an intuitive, efficient, optimised and accessible experience and in line with other seamless experiences they have with other cinemas or venues. It needs to be robust and scalable during peak sales periods (something that has been an issue in the past). The new system will integrate with other services within the wider ecosystem and support the ongoing digital programme experience and content management system workstreams The Contract shall be awarded for 3 years with an option to extend for up to 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062598-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30123100 - Ticket-validation machines

30144200 - Ticket-issuing machines

42991230 - Ticket printers

50316000 - Maintenance and repair of ticket-issuing machinery

72222300 - Information technology services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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