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Process Evaluation of BFI FAN and Network Programmes

BFI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2026 at 12:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Jun 2026 at 10:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute commissioned a process evaluation of two National Lottery programmes: BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) and BFI NETWORK. The work examines how the programmes are delivered and implemented across the period 2023 to 2029, supporting the BFI’s aim of providing UK-wide access and benefit for screen culture. FAN and NETWORK have different structures and involve devolved decision-making by organisations across the nations and regions, so the evaluation covers place-based provision for communities, audiences and screen creatives. This is a services contract for research and related consultancy, including research consultancy and market research. Delivery is UK-wide, covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, for the British Film Institute.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following a below-threshold open competition. The tender closed on 24 July 2026 at 12:00, after enquiries closed on 15 July 2026 at 12:00. Twelve bids were received, including twelve from SMEs. Bigger Picture Research was awarded the contract on 15 September 2026 for £45,500 excluding VAT, or £54,600 including VAT. The contract period runs from 28 September 2026 to 28 June 2027, with a scheduled signature date of 17 September 2026. The procurement was evaluated on quality at 70% and value for money at 30%. The requirement was treated as a single lot, with a possible three-month extension to 30 September 2027. Electronic submission was allowed.

This requirement suits research consultancies with experience designing and delivering process evaluations, particularly where programmes have multiple delivery partners, devolved decision-making and geographically dispersed activity. Relevant capability includes qualitative and quantitative research, market or audience research, evidence gathering, analysis and clear reporting for a public or cultural funder. Suppliers should be able to evaluate how programmes are implemented, compare different delivery models and assess how provision reaches communities, audiences and screen creatives across all four UK nations. Experience in film, screen culture, cultural funding, audience development or creative-sector programmes would be directly relevant. The award also indicates that an SME research consultancy can compete for this scale of UK-wide evaluation, with quality carrying substantially more weight than price.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Process Evaluation of BFI FAN and Network Programmes

Notice Description

The BFI wishes to commission an evaluator to deliver a process evaluation of two key National Lottery programmes: BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) and BFI NETWORK, covering the period 2023 to 2029. Both programmes operate a UK-wide delivery model, though they differ in their structure and implementation. A key strategic principle underpinning the BFI's Screen Culture 2033 (SC2033) and National Lottery strategies is UK-wide access and benefit, ensuring that funding and opportunities for screen culture reach communities, audiences, and creatives across all four nations. The delivery models for FAN and NETWORK--both of which involve devolved decision-making across a range of organisations in different nations and regions--are therefore central to how the BFI delivers on this principle of place-based provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bccf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087251-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£45,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bigger Picture Research

Further Information

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