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UK Global Screen Fund Framework for Promoting UK Screen Services.

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

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06 Feb 2026 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process for the UK Global Screen Fund Framework for Promoting UK Screen Services. This initiative aims to enhance the international presence and competitiveness of the UK’s independent screen sector, encompassing film, TV, documentaries, animation, and gaming. The procurement is selective, employing a competitive flexible procedure to award service providers for four lots: Events and Logistics Services, Creative Assets Services, Media Agency Services, and Digital Promotion and Production Services. Located in London, United Kingdom, and falling under the services industry category, the total framework is valued at approximately £3.6 million and will span three years. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 2nd March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, media planning, and creative digital services to collaborate under the ScreenUK umbrella. With each lot designed to enhance the UK's screen sector presence at notable international festivals and markets, businesses skilled in project management, creative asset development, and media strategy can leverage this to expand their portfolios. Ideal candidates can demonstrate strengths in economic and technical evaluations as outlined in the PSQ instructions. This procurement could be particularly advantageous for agencies looking to gain prominence in the advertising, marketing, and digital production industries while supporting the screen sector's international growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Global Screen Fund Framework for Promoting UK Screen Services.

Notice Description

The UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) is designed to boost international development, production, distribution, and promotional opportunities for the UK's independent screen sector. It targets support across the screen sector, including film, TV, documentary, animation and interactive narrative games content. It is aimed at boosting the international competitiveness of UK screen content whilst growing the revenues, reach and partnerships of domestic independent businesses. The UK Global Screen Fund Framework for Promoting UK Screen Services consolidates all screen sector promotional activities under one combined ScreenUK umbrella. It encompasses the current ScreenUK Industry physical UK screen sector presence at international festivals and markets such as Cannes Marche du Film, Berlin European Film Market (EFM), Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Annecy International Animation Festival, as well as the digital presence of both ScreenUK Industry activity and the ScreenUK consumer promotional campaign. The BFI requires Service Provider(s) to deliver the UK Global Screen Fund Framework for Promoting UK Screen Services in the following Lots: Lot 1 - Events and Logistics Services (PS1,616,100) Lot 2 - Creative Assets Services (PS460,500) Lot 3 - Media Agency Services (PS854,451) Lot 4 - Digital Promotion and Production Services (PS705,000) Total value of Framework = PS3,636,051 across all Lots Framework Duration - 3 years. Any option to extend this Framework for an additional year will be subject to additional funding being secured prior to the expiry of this Framework. The Framework Award(s) will be subject to the final approval from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Events and Logistics Services

Project management and delivery of the physical ScreenUK Industry presence (in the form of a stand/booth/pavilion) at up to four key international festivals and markets such as eg Cannes Marche du Film and Berlin EFM. This includes fit-out, build, decor, staffing, technical delivery, freight and logistics. Additionally, full management and delivery of ScreenUK consumer events, to be further scoped but likely to include the continued delivery of the ScreenUK Studio at the British Independent Film Awards.

Lot 2 - Creative Assets Services

Project management and delivery of creative assets, executing the ScreenUK brand strategy across both physical and digital channels and across both B2C and B2B activity. This includes the design of UK stand/booth/pavilions at key international festivals and markets as well as year-round digital campaign assets plus ongoing design, development and hosting of the ScreenUK and ScreenUK Industry platforms.

Lot 3 - Media Agency Services

Project management and delivery of ScreenUK paid media planning, buying and campaign delivery and optimisation, with a focus on digital channels. The key business area is the B2C ScreenUK international promotional campaign, with a secondary focus on B2B implementation for ScreenUK Industry.

Lot 4 - Digital Promotion and Production Services

Project management and production of video content and social media campaign delivery across ScreenUK channels. The key business area is the B2C ScreenUK international promotional campaign, with a secondary focus on B2B implementation for ScreenUK Industry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011143-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342200 - Promotional services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,636,051 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,636,051 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
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
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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