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Evaluation of the Our Screen Heritage Programme

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

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Award

11 Feb 2026 at 11:47

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI), a sub-central government public authority based in London, has completed the contract award stage for the "Evaluation of the Our Screen Heritage Programme." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on research and consultancy services. The award was formally made on 11 February 2026, with the related contract scheduled to run from 23 February 2026 to 30 June 2026. Under the open procurement method of below-threshold competition, Burns Owens Partnership Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in London, has been selected as the supplier. The initiative aims to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the Screen Heritage programme, contributing to BFI's long-term Screen Culture 2033 strategy.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly within the research and development sphere. Companies adept in business and management consultancy, or those with a background in cultural heritage projects, could find significant growth prospects through participation in similar future procurements. The focus on quality over cost demonstrates BFI's commitment to impactful evaluations, rendering it an attractive engagement for firms prioritising comprehensive analytical approaches. As BFI continues to invest in its Screen Heritage strategy, businesses aligned with these objectives stand to benefit through active collaboration and competitive positioning in subsequent opportunities under similar thematic programmes.

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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 .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012315-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£46,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURNS OWENS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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