--- title: "Strategic Outline Case for a Future Archive" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-438f099d-9ae4-4ab6-b981-6075e70546be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-438f099d-9ae4-4ab6-b981-6075e70546be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-438f099d-9ae4-4ab6-b981-6075e70546be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-438f099d-9ae4-4ab6-b981-6075e70546be.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BFI" published: "2021-12-21" --- # Strategic Outline Case for a Future Archive Buyer: BFI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-438f099d-9ae4-4ab6-b981-6075e70546be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-438f099d-9ae4-4ab6-b981-6075e70546be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-438f099d-9ae4-4ab6-b981-6075e70546be.json) ## Summary The British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking tenders for the "Strategic Outline Case for a Future Archive." This procurement, classified under "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services," aims to gather innovative recommendations that will help enhance the BFI National Archive by 2033. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 noon on 28 January 2022. The total value of the contract is £180,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, as it falls below the threshold for further restrictions. The contract period is projected to commence on 21 February 2022 and will conclude on 17 June 2022, primarily located in London, UK. Interested suppliers must register on the BFI portal and submit a Non-Disclosure Agreement to access detailed tender documents. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, architectural services, and consultancy. Organisations with expertise in creative design and project management will find a suitable fit, particularly those capable of addressing the cultural and technological aspects of archive services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the BFI is eager to support diverse providers in shaping the future of the BFI National Archive. Engaging in this tender not only grants access to a significant project but also offers a chance to contribute to the UK's cultural heritage. ## Notice The British Film Institute ('BFI') is the UK's lead organisation for film and the moving image. Our mission includes growing and caring for the world's largest film and television archive, the BFI National Archive. The BFI seeks tenders from potential providers for the supply of a compelling and forward-thinking Strategic Outline Case for the Future of the BFI National Archive. We want the BFI National Archive to be known for connecting and sharing with audiences and transforming the understanding of each other and the world through film, television and the moving image. The BFI is looking for an inter-disciplinary team of public value / market research and built form design thinking, able to undertake a highly exciting and innovative piece of evidence-building work. The BFI already holds (or plans to conduct) supporting studies such as a Cultural, Social and Economic Impact Report, collection growth analysis and a condition survey for the existing site which will be shared with the successful candidate as they are completed The Deliverables from this procurement will be the research and robust recommendations that will deliver the world's most innovative moving image archive by 2033. As some of the information in the full Invitation to Tender is sensitive, potential providers are invited to complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement. On receipt of a signed copy of the Agreement, the BFI will release the full Invitation to Tender to that potential provider. The tender deadline is 12:00 noon on 28 January 2022. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112c87e0-87dc-4c50-980e-4d99d960d638 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Feb 2022 - 17 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71210000 - Advisory architectural services - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92512000 - Archive services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2021 at 11:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112c87e0-87dc-4c50-980e-4d99d960d638 - 17 Dec 2021 at 16:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112c87e0-87dc-4c50-980e-4d99d960d638 - 17 Dec 2021 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112c87e0-87dc-4c50-980e-4d99d960d638 - 17 Dec 2021 at 12:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112c87e0-87dc-4c50-980e-4d99d960d638 - 15 Dec 2021 at 11:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112c87e0-87dc-4c50-980e-4d99d960d638 - 15 Dec 2021 at 11:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112c87e0-87dc-4c50-980e-4d99d960d638 - 13 Dec 2021 at 18:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112c87e0-87dc-4c50-980e-4d99d960d638 - 24 Nov 2021 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112c87e0-87dc-4c50-980e-4d99d960d638 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112c87e0-87dc-4c50-980e-4d99d960d638 21st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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