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title: "BFI London Film Festival 2017 Video Content Production - AWARD"
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# BFI London Film Festival 2017 Video Content Production - AWARD

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e2cf4b8-c302-453a-b884-6074a253561f

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) has completed a procurement process for the production of video content for the BFI London Film Festival 2017, which took place from 4 to 15 October 2017. The procurement, classified under CPV code 92111210 for Advertising film production, was initiated as a tender and utilised an open procedure method. The contract period commenced on 1 September 2017 and concluded on 31 August 2018. The tender's deadline was set for 29 August 2017, with completion noted on 4 October 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in video production and digital media, particularly those capable of engaging diverse audiences through innovative content creation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, especially those with expertise in entertainment and informational film production. The successful contractor, Formidable Media Ltd, exemplifies a capable firm in this realm, which could inspire other businesses to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Purpose To provide a brief for a broadcast partner to work with BFI on video production for the BFI London Film Festival and specific content packages across the festival period. Background The 61st BFI London Film Festival in Partnership with American Express(R) will take place 4-15 October 2017. The 60th anniversary edition of the Festival presented 397 features and short films and in total presented 587 screenings at 16 venues across the capital. More than 800 international and British filmmakers attended the Festival to support their films in the programme, ranging from major global superstars and many of the world's most established directors, to new talents making their first short film. Video capture forms an important part of London Film Festival: it captures the atmosphere, the dynamism, the depth and breadth of the festival in a way no other medium can achieve. By using BFI digital platforms, website (bfi.org.uk/lff) and BFI YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/BFIfilms) as well as social media channels and publishing live (or close to live) we can showcase the cutting-edge nature of the BFI and reaching both existing and new audiences. Our video content outputs aim to: ? Increase awareness of the festival ? Reflect and provide context to the themes of the LFF(both consumer and industry facing) ? Engage existing, new and diverse audiences ? Drive ticket sales ? Provide legacy / evergreen content for future consumption

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5819b2-8f67-4d60-917a-23089e4a2f1a |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,670 |
| 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 | FORMIDABLE MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92111210 - Advertising film production
- 92111250 - Information film production
- 92111310 - Entertainment film production

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2020 at 17:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5819b2-8f67-4d60-917a-23089e4a2f1a
- 15 Feb 2018 at 17:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5819b2-8f67-4d60-917a-23089e4a2f1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5819b2-8f67-4d60-917a-23089e4a2f1a
  27th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bfi.org.uk
- https://www.youtube.com/user/BFIfilms

## Provenance

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