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Evaluation of the Our Screen Heritage Programme

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

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19 Dec 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) has initiated a tender process for the "Evaluation of the Our Screen Heritage Programme," scheduled for completion by January 23, 2026. This evaluation is part of a broader 10-year strategy to enhance the BFI's Screen Heritage work. The BFI, located at 21 Stephen Street, London, is a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on research and development and business consultancy services. It is being conducted through an open competition, with the procurement method specified as "Below threshold - open competition." Interested parties have until January 16, 2026, to submit enquiries, with the actual tender submission ending on January 23, 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services to collaborate with a prestigious cultural institution like the BFI. Companies experienced in conducting comprehensive programme evaluations, especially within heritage and screen culture domains, would be ideally positioned to contest. By participating, businesses can leverage the opportunity to showcase their expertise in measuring social and economic impacts, potentially leading to future collaborations and a broader portfolio within the cultural sector. The emphasis on quality (85%) over cost (15%) suggests that the BFI prioritises high-calibre outputs, making it appealing for businesses that excel in delivering innovative and effective evaluation strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Our Screen Heritage Programme

Notice Description

The BFI National Archive wishes to commission an evaluation of its Our Screen Heritage programme funded by the Screen Heritage Fund. The evaluation will assess the design, implementation, outputs, outcomes, value for money, and both social and economic impact of the programme, as well as produce a set of recommendation to enable the next iteration of screen heritage work for the BFI National Archive towards the BFI Screen Culture 2033 10-year strategy and the aims of the BFI Screen Heritage Fund .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084891-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
graham.bellas@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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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