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title: "BFI Luminous 2024 Gala Production Management"
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# BFI Luminous 2024 Gala Production Management

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf788ae9-09bb-402b-b8a7-f6562fcbc155

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## Summary

The BFI is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "BFI Luminous 2024 Gala Production Management" in the services category. The procurement process is in the open stage, with a tender period ending on 12th January 2024. The contract period is set to start on 26th February 2024 and end on 25th February 2025. The project is aimed at event services, specifically cultural event organisation services, and will take place at BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, Waterloo, SE1 8XT, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the event and cultural services industry to collaborate with the BFI and contribute to the creation of a prestigious and elegant evening for LUMINOUS 2024. Businesses specialising in event production, stage management, lighting, sound, and live entertainment are well-suited to compete for this project. The chosen company will play a key role in designing and executing a high-profile gala that celebrates the best of British film and the charitable work of the BFI.

## Notice

We are seeking a creative collaboration with a production company that can design and execute a spectacular vision for LUMINOUS 2024. Our aim is for an elegant and beautiful evening that successfully highlights the importance of our charitable work and the incredible resources we have to share that are held by the BFI National Archive. Guests will feel honoured to attend this high profile and glamorous night which feels contemporary, inclusive, fresh and slick. We are looking for a reliable and inspired team that can design and produce all creative elements seamlessly whilst working closely with the Head of Events (F&E, BFI) and BFI Fundraising & Enterprise team colleagues on the charitable messaging. We would like the chosen company to: o Help the BFI to create an elegant and beautiful evening that celebrates the best of British film and the work of the BFI. o To be responsible for creating, designing and rolling out all design elements for the Gala from the creation of the overall aesthetic, visual identity, hero imagery to rolling out all collateral. Crucially, we are looking for a team who can ensure the same high level, luxury aesthetic carries through from the invitation to the atmosphere of the venue on the night. o This includes the red carpet arrivals, the auction exhibition, the reception and dining area ambience and entertainment. o This will involve creating all on-screen video content as well as designing and installing screens to wow and capture the imagination of our guests. o Advise on maximising the venue, including the best event layout and set up - producing detailed floor plans and visuals of the event spaces and guest flow throughout the planning period o To adopt innovative thinking and cover all logistical plans and preparation of the event in liaison with the Head of Events (BFI), and in-line with the agreed budget, including: o Delivering all production for stage, stage management, lighting, live auction, party atmosphere for live performers, sound, rigging, decorative and logistical personnel. o Support the delivery of sponsorship requirements. o Manage the requirements of the live musical acts and act as showrunner for the night. o Booking and briefing talent cars. o Overseeing all production installation and de-installation according to rules and procedures determined by the venue and within allotted hours of venue hire (8am-8am - 24 hour hire). o In collaboration with the BFI, feed into a detailed Event Schedule with timings for catering, press, talent arrivals, speeches, filmed-material, auction, live performances. o Provide all stage management and production management personnel. o Film, edit and create all on-screen content including graphics as well as specific VT: Additional information regarding the requirement is provided in the ITT. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/ 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. The Contract term shall be for a period of 1 year (for LUMINOUS 2024) initially. There is an option to extend by up to a further 2 years (for LUMINOUS 2026) subject to satisfactory performance of the Service Provider and at the sole discretion of the BFI. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 25 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 13:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
- 12 Dec 2023 at 13:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
- 12 Dec 2023 at 13:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
- 12 Dec 2023 at 13:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
- 12 Dec 2023 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
- 12 Dec 2023 at 12:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
- 12 Dec 2023 at 12:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
- 11 Dec 2023 at 16:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
- 11 Dec 2023 at 16:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
- 11 Dec 2023 at 16:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
- 11 Dec 2023 at 15:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
- 11 Dec 2023 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1414bc-60ba-473d-bb55-c7c0bf01eb03
  12th December 2023 - 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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