Tender

BFI London Film Festival Print Branding Services

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI) has initiated a public procurement process for the "BFI London Film Festival Print Branding Services." This tender is classified under the "Printing and related services" industry category and takes place in London and across the UK. The procurement is managed through a selective process with a competitive flexible procedure, and interested parties must submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire before advancing to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. Key dates include the deadline for expressing interest on 13th February 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 6th February 2026. The award period is set to conclude on 6th May 2026, and the contract is anticipated to run from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2028, with options for renewal.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and branding services, particularly those offering bespoke solutions. Companies well-suited for this contract would likely have expertise in digital and other forms of printing, along with the ability to manage installations and de-rigs at large events. The contract's value, estimated at £360,000 gross, alongside the BFI's prestigious profile, presents a valuable potential partnership for expanding businesses seeking to enhance their portfolios in the film and events sector. With a focus on quality and value, vendors capable of delivering high-standard services at competitive prices will find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

BFI London Film Festival Print Branding Services

Notice Description

The BFI London Film Festival (https://bfi.org.uk/lff) is the United Kingdom's largest public film event and takes place over 12 days every October in London and around the UK. We are tendering for a provider for a full-service solution for event branding print, installation and de-rig during the BFI London Film Festival.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005315-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-01-21

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
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
TLI London

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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