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title: "Retail distribution of Sight & Sound Magazine - AWARD"
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# Retail distribution of Sight & Sound Magazine - AWARD

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-164a218a-3dc5-4477-8c07-24a2ba8cfe92

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) has completed the award of a tender for the retail distribution of the Sight & Sound Magazine, primarily seeking distribution services for both UK and international markets. This procurement falls within the industry category of Printing and Distribution Services, and the contract is structured for a duration of two years, commencing from February 1, 2022, and concluding on January 31, 2024, with options for two one-year extensions based on performance. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on December 10, 2021.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for consultants, agencies, and distribution companies possessing experience in magazine retail distribution. With the recent relaunch of the Sight & Sound Magazine, the BFI is keen on partnering with a distribution entity that can enhance its retail sales efficiency and expand the magazine's market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this tender, benefiting from the BFI's commitment to fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

## Notice

Sight & Sound requires retail distribution services to both the UK and international markets. The bulk of the magazine's retail supply is currently distributed by Seymour Distribution Ltd under contract via a third party consultant (i-can Publisher Services). In this tender process we welcome applications from consultants, agencies or directly from the distributor themselves. Having recently redesigned and relaunched the magazine to a hugely positive response from industry and readers, we are seeking a distribution partner that is the best fit for the efficient management of the magazine's retail sales as well as providing the best opportunities for growing the magazine's business. Contract duration: 2 years with the option to extend for two periods of one year, subject to performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48503c25-2fd8-45e9-9de6-1abfb32566b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BFI |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 1LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I-CAN PUBLISHER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2022 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48503c25-2fd8-45e9-9de6-1abfb32566b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48503c25-2fd8-45e9-9de6-1abfb32566b8
  1st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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