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title: "Sight and Sound Print Fulfilment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030870"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE"
published: "2022-11-21"
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# Sight and Sound Print Fulfilment

Buyer: BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030870

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## Summary

The British Film Institute has awarded a contract for the "Sight and Sound Print Fulfilment" project to Walstead Roche Ltd. The procurement process for this contract was initiated through a tender and has now been completed. The project involves printing and fulfillment services for the renowned magazine "Sight and Sound," a publication focusing on film and moving images. The contract value is £200,000, with the award status currently active. The procurement stage for this contract is the award stage, with the contract being signed on 21st November 2022.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for printing and distribution services providers in the UK. Businesses experienced in printing and related services, especially those with expertise in magazine production, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, allowing a fair chance for various businesses to participate. Potential bidders had the opportunity to submit electronic or written bids, with a bid opening deadline of 9th February 2022. The location of the project is in London, United Kingdom, aligning with the British Film Institute's objectives to enhance cultural and artistic expressions.

## Notice

Sight and Sound was first published in 1932 and to this day maintains an international reputation as the leading magazine for those with a serious appreciation of film and the moving image. The magazine has recently been redesigned in collaboration with Pentagram, the world's most renowned independent design agency, combining the classic elements of our aesthetic and content with a contemporary look and feel. This redesign has helped us solidify and grow our subscriber base, which continues to be the core of our readership, and stabilise us on the newsstand, which is still in recovery following lockdown. Sight and Sound stands for quality, insight and independent critical thought, and this new incarnation of the magazine brings all of this to life in a more accessible and enticing way. Our current print run is circa 20,000 copies, we publish 10 issues per annum (subject to review), our pagination is 116pp and we use three paper stocks across the issue; Clandon silk for covers and UPM

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sight and Sound was first published in 1932 and to this day maintains an international reputation as the leading magazine for those with a serious appreciation of film and the moving image. The magazine has recently been redesigned in collaboration with Pentagram, the world's most renowned independent design agency, combining the classic elements of our aesthetic and content with a contemporary look and feel. This redesign has helped us solidify and grow our subscriber base, which continues to be the core of our readership, and stabilise us on the newsstand, which is still in recovery following lockdown. Sight and Sound stands for quality, insight and independent critical thought, and this new incarnation of the magazine brings all of this to life in a more accessible and enticing way. Our current print run is circa 20,000 copies, we publish 10 issues per annum (subject to review), our pagination is 116pp and we use three paper stocks across the issue; Clandon silk for covers and UPM Star silk / Holmen TRND inside.BFI seeks tenders from printers that can deliver the print and fulfilment aspects of this contract.

Renewal: Contract may be extended for up to two periods of one year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032910-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | £165,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALSTEAD ROCHE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2022 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032910-2022
- 7 Jan 2022 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000472-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bfi.org.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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