Tender

Southwark Film Location Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 01:49

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is initiating an open tender for the "Southwark Film Location Service," aimed at enhancing recreational, cultural, and sporting services within its locality in London, UK. This tender is set at the planning stage, and will proceed as a service concession contract with profit-sharing arrangements. Key deadlines to note are the enquiry period ending on 24 February 2026, and the submission deadline on 10 March 2026. The contract will run from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with an optional extension to 30 June 2030. The procurement falls under the sub-central government public authority classification, targeting a value of £1,680,000 gross, with £1,400,000 specified in GBP currency.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSE organisations specialising in film location and cultural service provision, enabling them to innovate and expand within London's vibrant cultural scene. Businesses focusing on high-quality service delivery, strategic resource management, and effective communication will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The contract outlines a revenue-share model, emphasising profit potential and turnover, which is ideal for businesses aiming to leverage local cultural attractions for revenue growth. Successful bidders will need to balance service quality (60%) and competitive pricing (40%), with emphasis on service delivery, development, management, and monitoring criteria.

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Notice Title

Southwark Film Location Service

Notice Description

The London Borough of Southwark (the 'Council') is currently seeking to award a contract for the provision of Film Location Services which will be let as a service concession contract on a profit and/or revenue-share basis. The term of the contract will be 36 months from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 with an option at the sole discretion of the Council to extend the term of the contract for a further 12 months until 30 June 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The term of the contract will be 36 months from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 with an option at the sole discretion of the Council to extend the term of the contract for a further 12 months until 30 June 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012160-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Alex Rinsler
Contact Email
alex.rinsler@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02075255000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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