--- title: "ACCESS SERVICES PROVISION FOR BFI FLARE: LONDON LGBTIQ+ FILM FESTIVAL and BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9855f606-70dd-4508-aea8-ca80d9a10a4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9855f606-70dd-4508-aea8-ca80d9a10a4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9855f606-70dd-4508-aea8-ca80d9a10a4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9855f606-70dd-4508-aea8-ca80d9a10a4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BFI" published: "2021-04-09" --- # ACCESS SERVICES PROVISION FOR BFI FLARE: LONDON LGBTIQ+ FILM FESTIVAL and BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL - AWARD Buyer: BFI Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9855f606-70dd-4508-aea8-ca80d9a10a4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9855f606-70dd-4508-aea8-ca80d9a10a4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9855f606-70dd-4508-aea8-ca80d9a10a4e.json) ## Summary The British Film Institute (BFI) has completed the award process for the provision of access services for BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival. This procurement falls under the motion picture and video services category and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically in Waterloo, at the BFI's address on Belvedere Road, postcode SE1 8XT. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 27th January 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £19,980, commenced on 29th January 2021 and will conclude on 28th January 2022. The primary aim of this contract is to provide closed captions and audio descriptions for English language films showcased in these festivals. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in accessibility services, particularly those offering closed captioning and audio description solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore such tenders, as their capabilities align with the BFI's commitment to inclusivity during its prominent film events. Engaging with the BFI can help these businesses expand their portfolios and visibility within the cultural sector, leveraging their services to enhance audience experiences for both the LGBTIQ+ community and wider film audiences. ## Notice The British Film Institute delivers a range of high-level cultural and cinema events on an annual basis including BFI London Film Festival, the UK's largest public film event and BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival, one of the world's most significant and long-standing LGBTIQ+ film events. BFI London Film Festival takes place in October each year, and is a 12 day festival showcasing the best in international feature films, shorts and a special range of events. http://www.bfi.org.uk/LFF. BFI Flare takes place in March each year, and is a 12 day festival showcasing the best LGBTIQ+ feature films, shorts and a range of special events. http://www.bfi.org.uk/flare. As part of both festivals, the BFI will be premiering feature films, short films and events online as part of the programme. The BFI has a commitment to making these film premieres as accessible as possible and they are tendering to engage a provider to supply closed captions and audio description for English language features and short films which will be screened online. For BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film festivals, the quantities are estimated to be circa 25 features and 30 shorts - all with closed captioning and audio description. For BFI London Film Festival, the quantities are still yet to be defined but in 2020 the festival delivered 26 Feature Film and 30 short films. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f56fff0-b02c-4b9f-bf5d-5897562db727 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Apr 2021 | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £19,980 | | 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 | WATERLOO | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8XT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RED BEE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92100000 - Motion picture and video services ## Release History - 9 Apr 2021 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f56fff0-b02c-4b9f-bf5d-5897562db727 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f56fff0-b02c-4b9f-bf5d-5897562db727 9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bfi.org.uk/LFF - http://www.bfi.org.uk/flare ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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