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title: "Retail Distribution of BFI Sight and Sound Magazine"
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# Retail Distribution of BFI Sight and Sound Magazine

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbac358f-1920-46d5-b8ba-c81937754d90

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) is currently seeking a distribution partner for its "Retail Distribution of BFI Sight and Sound Magazine" tender, which falls under the printing and distribution services industry category. This open procedure procurement process is active, with the tender period closing on 17th October 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 7th November 2018 and will run for one year until 6th November 2019. The successful bidder will be responsible for retail distribution services within both the UK and international markets, with delivery to various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the distribution and publishing sectors, particularly those with experience in managing retail sales for magazines and publications. Companies such as distribution agencies, consultants, and direct distributors that can demonstrate efficient management skills and innovative solutions for consolidating distribution channels would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to expand their market presence and strengthen partnerships within the publishing industry.

## Notice

Sight & Sound is seeking a distribution partner that is the best fit for the efficient management of the magazine's retail sales as well as providing the best opportunities for improving the magazine's business. Sight & Sound requires retail distribution services to both the UK and international markets. In this tender process we welcome applications from consultants, agencies or directly from distributors themselves. In parallel to the main supply onto the newsstand, a small number of magazines are handled by a specialist distributor who supplies bookshops and specialist retailers in the UK and overseas. As part of this tender process we are inviting bids to take over this modest secondary supply and consolidate into a single distributor - if the current stockists could still be reached Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at the address shown above, 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/fbe2aff5-a470-49df-9f99-8b02c7dce4f7 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2018 - 6 Nov 2019 |
| 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

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2018 at 17:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe2aff5-a470-49df-9f99-8b02c7dce4f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe2aff5-a470-49df-9f99-8b02c7dce4f7
  3rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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