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title: "Cultural Recovery Fund - External Financial Review"
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# Cultural Recovery Fund - External Financial Review

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f58353f-b4e3-45e2-a2a4-0ddcfc9062d5

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## Summary

The BFI (British Film Institute) is seeking to engage a contractor for the "Cultural Recovery Fund - External Financial Review," aimed at independent cinemas in England. This open procedure tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 30 June 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 19 July 2021 and run until 31 March 2022. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, which is significant for businesses in the finance and auditing sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in financial analysis and auditing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust qualifications in these areas. Companies that can demonstrate strong financial analytical skills are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the role entails reviewing the financial health of applicants who benefitted from the Cultural Recovery Fund. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a firm’s reputation and provide valuable experience in public sector contracting.

## Notice

The BFI administered Culture Recovery Fund for Independent Cinemas in England launched in August 2020 as part of the government Culture Recovery Fund package. There have been 2 rounds of funding to date; Round 1 consisting of Health & Safety and Business Sustainability funding and Round 2 consisting of Business Sustainability funding and Reserves top-ups. We are seeking to appoint a contractor with appropriate auditing, management and co-ordination support to carry out an initial financial review of a sample of the successful applicants, which received funding, on behalf of the BFI. It is envisaged that assessors would at a qualified level with strong financial analytical skills. More information on this Fund including guidelines and FAQs etc. are available on the BFI website at https://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/culture-recovery-fund-independent-cinemas " 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/3a42390f-3179-4658-973c-3d99f3d11998 |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a42390f-3179-4658-973c-3d99f3d11998

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a42390f-3179-4658-973c-3d99f3d11998
  11th June 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
- https://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/culture-recovery-fund-independent-cinemas

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