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Security Services for BFI Events and Festivals

BFI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 17:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 15:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI), located in London, has engaged in a completed procurement process for providing security services at BFI Events and Festivals. This contract, under the Light Touch Regime Procedure as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023, involves various security services, such as red carpet event management, film talent protection, and crowd control. The procurement process followed an open competition method below the threshold and garnered interest from 34 bidders. The contract was awarded on 5th June 2026, with the service period scheduled from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, and includes a possible one-year extension.

This contract presents significant opportunities for security service providers to engage with a leading cultural institution. Companies specialising in large-scale event security, particularly those adept at managing high-profile occasions and providing close protection services, are well suited for such contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £500,000 (gross amount £600,000), was won by PACE PRESTIGE SERVICES LTD, highlighting the potential for SMEs to compete effectively in similar tenders. Future tenders by BFI could present additional opportunities, ideally for businesses that can deliver quality services while ensuring value for money.

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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/053549-2026
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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BFI
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pace Prestige Services Ltd

Further Information

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