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title: "BFI London Film Festival Gala Production Management - AWARD"
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# BFI London Film Festival Gala Production Management - AWARD

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d67e00a9-6253-472b-800d-fa1ca5b3d62e

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## Summary

The BFI (British Film Institute) is seeking services for the management of the BFI London Film Festival Gala, completing the procurement process under the open procedure. The tender, titled "BFI London Film Festival Gala Production Management," is classified under cultural event organisation services. The contract period is set to run from 30th June 2017 to 29th June 2018. The original tender period for submissions closed on 2nd May 2017, and the successful supplier, DDA Public Relations Ltd, was awarded a contract valued at £85,000. The scope of work includes vital event production tasks such as red carpet management, guest list organisation, and press conference coordination, primarily located at SE1 8XT in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and production, particularly those capable of handling high-profile cultural events. With the BFI London Film Festival being a prestigious platform attracting international attention, agencies with experience in managing large-scale events, particularly in the arts and film sectors, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, suggesting a welcoming environment for innovative and adaptable service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the cultural industry.

## Notice

BFI London Film Festival is Britain's leading film event and one of the world's best film festivals. It introduces the finest new British and international films to an expanding London and UK-wide audience and attracts significant international film industry participation. LFF is a compelling combination of red carpet glamour, friendly audiences and vibrant exchange. LFF provides an essential profiling opportunity for films seeking global success; promotes the careers of British and international filmmakers through its industry and awards programmes and positions London as the world's leading creative city. In 2016, The 60th BFI London Film Festival welcomed audiences of over 195,000 across 16 London cinema sites during 12 days, including satellite screenings to UK-wide cinemas of its Opening Night film 'A United Kingdom' and Werner Herzog's 'Lo & Behold'. The Festival presented 248 fiction and documentary features, including 15 World Premieres, 9 International Premieres, 42 European Premieres and 18 Archive films and screenings of 147 live action and animated shorts, all from 74 countries. It welcomed 847 filmmaker guests over half of which came from international territories. Industry screenings and events were attended by over 1250 industry delegates and 900 press delegates. The scope of requirements, for BFI London Film Festival Gala Production Management, includes: o Red Carpet and cinema event production o Sponsored Headline Gala Receptions o Invitation and Guest list management o Press conference event management Further details are included within the Invitation to Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774bebee-d6d0-4e88-9bdd-b791cfd80fba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2017 - 29 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | DDA PUBLIC RELATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2020 at 15:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774bebee-d6d0-4e88-9bdd-b791cfd80fba
- 3 Jul 2017 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774bebee-d6d0-4e88-9bdd-b791cfd80fba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774bebee-d6d0-4e88-9bdd-b791cfd80fba
  31st January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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