Sight & Sound Retail Distribution

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Awarded value

Awarded 21 May 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

22 May 2026

Description

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.

Scope

Reference
2025-447
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 May 2026 to 31 May 2029
Possible extension to 31 May 2031

2 potential years upon mutual agreement

CPV classifications
22200000
55900000
79824000

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

21 May 2026

Contract start

31 May 2026

Contract end

31 May 2029

Awarded to