--- title: "ACCESS SERVICES PROVISION FOR BFI FLARE: LONDON LGBTIQ+ FILM FESTIVAL and BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd7ad719-b313-4812-893a-97c97f4043c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd7ad719-b313-4812-893a-97c97f4043c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd7ad719-b313-4812-893a-97c97f4043c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd7ad719-b313-4812-893a-97c97f4043c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BFI" published: "2021-01-19" --- # ACCESS SERVICES PROVISION FOR BFI FLARE: LONDON LGBTIQ+ FILM FESTIVAL and BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL Buyer: BFI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd7ad719-b313-4812-893a-97c97f4043c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd7ad719-b313-4812-893a-97c97f4043c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd7ad719-b313-4812-893a-97c97f4043c6.json) ## Summary The British Film Institute (BFI) is currently inviting tenders for the provision of access services for the BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival and the BFI London Film Festival. This open procurement opportunity falls under the motion picture and video services industry category, with submissions due by 12:00 on 20th January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 29th January 2021 and will last until 28th January 2022. The services required include closed captions and audio descriptions for an estimated 25 feature films and 30 short films for the LGBTIQ+ festival, while the exact numbers for the London Film Festival are yet to be defined. Interested parties must register on the BFI tender portal to express their interest. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in media accessibility, particularly those that provide closed captioning, audio description, and other related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can offer innovative solutions tailored to the needs of both film festivals. The ability to enhance the accessibility of prestigious cultural events like the BFI London Film Festival can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and visibility within the creative sector. ## 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. 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? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dd3e38-08d3-4912-a35c-fc23a8bf374d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 | | 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 - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92100000 - Motion picture and video services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2021 at 10:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dd3e38-08d3-4912-a35c-fc23a8bf374d - 6 Jan 2021 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dd3e38-08d3-4912-a35c-fc23a8bf374d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dd3e38-08d3-4912-a35c-fc23a8bf374d 19th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.bfi.org.uk/LFF - http://www.bfi.org.uk/flare - 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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