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title: "Retail Distribution of BFI Sight and Sound Magazine - AWARD"
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# Retail Distribution of BFI Sight and Sound Magazine - AWARD

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25c44f97-1f55-4cfe-8a33-f5142646711e

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) has completed a procurement process for the retail distribution of its Sight and Sound magazine, which encompasses both UK and international markets. The award was made to I-can Publisher Services Ltd following an open tender procedure. The contract period commenced on 7th November 2018 and runs until 6th November 2019. The tender process, classified under the CPV codes for printing and distribution services, was completed with the award formally announced on 21st November 2018.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the publishing and distribution sectors, especially those that are capable of managing retail sales efficiently. Firms that specialise in magazine distribution or have the capacity to serve both newsstands and specialist retailers will find this tender aligns well with their services. This would also be an advantageous opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their capabilities in both domestic and international markets.

## Notice

Sight & Sound is 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 improving the magazine's business. Sight & Sound requires retail distribution services to both the UK and international markets. In this tender process we welcome applications from consultants, agencies or directly from distributors themselves. In parallel to the main supply onto the newsstand, a small number of magazines are handled by a specialist distributor who supplies bookshops and specialist retailers in the UK and overseas. As part of this tender process we are inviting bids to take over this modest secondary supply and consolidate into a single distributor - if the current stockists could still be reached

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6099022c-cd47-4d1c-aa46-f68684d53136 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2018 - 6 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,600 |
| 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

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 15:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6099022c-cd47-4d1c-aa46-f68684d53136
- 21 Nov 2018 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6099022c-cd47-4d1c-aa46-f68684d53136

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6099022c-cd47-4d1c-aa46-f68684d53136
  20th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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