Tender

Security Services for BFI Events and Festivals

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

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Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 15:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute is currently inviting tenders for security services at BFI events and festivals, covering various cultural and hospitality locations in London throughout the year. This procurement process, carried out under the Light Touch Regime as per the Procurement Act 2023, is for planning and executing security measures such as red carpet event security, close protection for film talent, crowd control, and VIP access. The tender operates on an open competition basis with a focus on quality and value for money, featuring a contract duration from August 2026 to August 2028, with a potential one-year extension. Businesses have until 17 April 2026 to submit bids, with enquiries ending on 10 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for security service providers specialising in high-profile and cultural event protection to grow their business. Firms experienced in managing diverse security needs, including crowd control and VIP protection, are well-positioned to compete. Given the public security and general security service classifications, businesses with robust operational capabilities and a strong quality assurance approach can leverage this procurement to secure long-term engagements within the sector. The involvement of the British Film Institute—a distinguished sub-central government public authority—provides further credibility and potential for strategic partnerships within the creative and entertainment industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services for BFI Events and Festivals

Notice Description

The British Film Institute is tendering to engage a provider of a full-service solution for BFI Events and Festivals security provision and planning for cultural and corporate events at BFI Venues and London cultural and hospitality venues throughout the year. This will include: * concurrent red carpet event security project management * film talent close protection security * outdoor and in-venue crowd control * VIP reception access security This competitive procurement process is under the Light Touch Regime Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023), as best practice in order to award a contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067317
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026967-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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