---
title: "Sight & Sound Retail Distribution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067788"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Sight & Sound Retail Distribution

Buyer: BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067788

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) has conducted a procurement process to secure a supplier for the retail distribution of the Sight & Sound magazine. This contract, valued at £136,554, falls under the services category and will be conducted across the UK and international markets. The BFI, located in London, launched this tender using the open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. The initial contract period is three years, starting from 1st June 2026, with the potential for a two-year extension, concluding in 2031. The award stage has been completed, with i-can Publisher Services Ltd being the chosen supplier, following a competitive bidding process that involved four SME bids.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms in retail distribution and publishing services, aiming to expand their portfolio and reach an international audience. Companies with expertise in managing magazine retail sales and distribution, particularly those that can demonstrate innovation and efficiency, are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Such contracts enable businesses to collaborate with prominent industry players like the BFI, enhancing their visibility and reputation in the sector.

## Notice

The British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking a supplier to deliver retail distribution services for the Sight & Sound magazine to both the UK and international markets, on a three years plus two further optional years basis, totalling five potential years. Having recently redesigned and relaunched the magazine to a hugely positive response from industry and readers, the BFI are seeking a distribution partner that is the best fit for the efficient management of the magazine's retail sales as well as providing the best opportunities for growing the magazine's business. We welcome applications from consultants, agencies or directly from the distributor themselves to provide this service. This requirement is below the PA23 threshold, but is being undertaken as a competitive process under the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023), as best practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047577-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,554 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I-CAN PUBLISHER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 55900000 - Retail trade services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 09:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047577-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 10:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028970-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047577-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028970-2026
  30th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.bfi.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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