--- title: "Research on the Overseas Acquisition of UK Games Development Studios" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8353c3d8-cc91-4fdd-86e2-a1e5dfc927d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8353c3d8-cc91-4fdd-86e2-a1e5dfc927d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8353c3d8-cc91-4fdd-86e2-a1e5dfc927d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8353c3d8-cc91-4fdd-86e2-a1e5dfc927d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BFI" published: "2022-05-30" --- # Research on the Overseas Acquisition of UK Games Development Studios Buyer: BFI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8353c3d8-cc91-4fdd-86e2-a1e5dfc927d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8353c3d8-cc91-4fdd-86e2-a1e5dfc927d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8353c3d8-cc91-4fdd-86e2-a1e5dfc927d4.json) ## Summary The British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking tenders for a project titled "Research on the Overseas Acquisition of UK Games Development Studios," aimed at examining the economic implications of foreign acquisitions in the UK games industry. This research is critical for understanding potential market failures and will guide policymakers in decision-making. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 noon on 22 June 2022. The total budget allocated for this study is £40,000. The process follows an open procurement method under the research services category, and responses should be submitted via the designated portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the creative industries, particularly those with a focus on the gaming sector. Firms equipped with expertise in economic analysis, data strategy development, or market research would be well-positioned to participate in this tender. Engaging in this project could lead to further business growth, especially as the UK games industry's dynamics continue to evolve due to increasing foreign interest. ## Notice The BFI and the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (the "PEC"), funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and administered by Nesta, are seeking jointly to commission a scoping study that addresses the economic consequences, including the possibility or not of market failures, of overseas acquisition of UK games development studios for the UK games industry. The main goal of the scoping study is to review the existing evidence base on the consequences for overseas acquisition of UK games development studios on the games industry and games industry ecosystem and propose a data strategy and methodology for investigating any possible market failures. While proposals will need to detail a suitable data strategy and methodology they do not need to implement that methodology, which will be a task for future possible work. This evidence base will be essential for policymakers to assess any case for government intervention, and it will also lead to more evidence-based debate on a phenomenon which is likely to grow in coming years. Full details are set out in the Invitation to Tender. The tender deadline is 12:00 noon on 22 June 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/f8d1ca06-e1ad-4eb3-9792-d4e75fcd3281 | | 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 | 30 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jul 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 30 May 2022 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d1ca06-e1ad-4eb3-9792-d4e75fcd3281 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d1ca06-e1ad-4eb3-9792-d4e75fcd3281 30th May 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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