--- title: "Concession Partner for BFI IMAX" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a5a0381-4e41-4673-be26-0ee3d13576b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a5a0381-4e41-4673-be26-0ee3d13576b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a5a0381-4e41-4673-be26-0ee3d13576b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a5a0381-4e41-4673-be26-0ee3d13576b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BFI" published: "2022-08-01" --- # Concession Partner for BFI IMAX Buyer: BFI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a5a0381-4e41-4673-be26-0ee3d13576b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a5a0381-4e41-4673-be26-0ee3d13576b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a5a0381-4e41-4673-be26-0ee3d13576b1.json) ## Summary The British Film Institute (BFI) is currently seeking a Concession Partner for its BFI IMAX located in London. This procurement process, classified under the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services industry, is in the Tender stage, having been published on 1 August 2022. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is set for 26 August 2022, with the contract period scheduled to run from 7 November 2022 to 7 November 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food and beverage services to expand their footprint in a high-profile cultural venue. Companies that can deliver high-quality, customer-oriented dining experiences within the cinematic setting are particularly well-suited to compete. The BFI aims to create a welcoming environment for cinema-goers, making this an attractive opportunity for independent and innovative food service operators looking to enhance audience engagement and drive revenue growth. ## Notice The BFI IMAX is an iconic presence in London's architectural and cultural landscape. For audiences it is a much-loved destination, a place where remarkable memories are made. Internationally recognised as a world leader for technological excellence in moving image, it is often a top-performing screen for new releases globally. For the last 10 years the cinema has been outsourced but has now returned in-house to the BFI and the BFI is now embarking on a reimagining of the BFI IMAX experience, to celebrate its unique cultural heritage & global significance and re-define it as a cultural destination that offers audiences a richer, more diverse programme and experience. As part of our ambition for BFI IMAX, we wish to work with potential partners to develop completely new customer facing areas that feel welcoming to visitors, audiences and our membership, encouraging them to spend pre-screen time in the cinema and drive drop-in sales. We want to deliver first class customer service and a product offer that they would expect to see at an independent cinema. Popcorn and sweets are an integral part of the event cinema experience and whilst we obviously want to continue providing this, there is an accompanying offer of a higher quality that we believe is right for the BFI IMAX audience and is not currently being delivered. We also believe we can hardwire our diverse cultural programme into the spaces with our collections, exhibitions and content and in doing so, deliver a look and feel that reinforces the BFI brand and creates a sense of destination for all visitors. It is our firm belief that by creating a space which people want to spend time in, we will drive income and deliver growth for both ourselves and our partner(s) year on year. The ground floor concession space is currently a basic F&B offer within a rigid demise. However, the BFI would like to explore what may be possible across the entire building space, whilst acknowledging that it still needs to be able to work with a sold out screening where up to c500 ticket holders need to congregate and enter the auditorium on level 1. The intent for any operation proposed is that it will not only serve audiences but also become a destination in its own right for the wider public and where mutually financial benefit can be achieved for all operating parties and the BFI. As a minimum, any proposal must include a F&B offer. 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? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce829adb-f9f1-4600-9ff2-5a82e607d0ba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Nov 2022 - 7 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55330000 - Cafeteria services - 55400000 - Beverage-serving services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2022 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce829adb-f9f1-4600-9ff2-5a82e607d0ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce829adb-f9f1-4600-9ff2-5a82e607d0ba 1st August 2022 - 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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