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title: "Sight and Sound Subscription Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046baa"
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# Sight and Sound Subscription Services

Buyer: BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046baa

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) has completed the tendering process for the "Sight and Sound Subscription Services" in the services industry category, specifically for subscription services. The contract, initially tendered with an end date of 24 June 2024, has been awarded to Abacus Software Limited for an initial duration of 3 years starting on 1 November 2024, with an option to extend for up to 2 additional years. The procurement process used a selective, restricted procedure and was focused on fulfilling subscription services within the London region (UK1). The awarding stage is complete, and the contract value is £254,175.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for enterprises proficient in subscription management and customer service. The demand is for a capable Subscriptions Bureau to manage a large subscriber base and collaborate with various fulfilment partners. Businesses with experience in handling quality and cost-effective subscription services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The BFI's emphasis on quality and cost criteria (with quality having a 70% weighting and cost 30%) indicates an opportunity for businesses that excel in delivering high-quality services within tight financial parameters.

## Notice

This opportunity is for the Sight and Sound Subscription Services. With subscribers accounting for approximately two thirds of all Sight and Sound paid readers, subscriptions services are a vital part of Sight and Sound business planning and a key stakeholder in our future success. We are looking for a Subscriptions Bureau that can confidently and effectively service our current subscriber base, manage all correspondence, liaise with other fulfilment partners, deal with issues as they arise and help us build on our current offering. We would like to receive competitive bids that will enable us to service our audience within our strictly controlled financial structure.The Contract will be awarded for 3 years with an option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

See the SSQ document for additional information

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for up to an additional 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035528-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £270,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £254,175 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035528-2024
- 28 May 2024 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016589-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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