BFI London Film Festival Gala Production and Reception Management
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£268k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
26 Mar 2026
Description
Gala Venue Cinema Build and Fit Out - Project Management of the installation of screen, draping, sound and broader fit-out are all within the scope of this contract. Projection of screenings throughout the festival is managed by BFI in-house technical teams. Red Carpet Cinema and Event Production - Across the duration of the 12 days, the festival hosts between 22 and 26 red carpet premieres at our partner gala venue, Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, and occasionally, broader festival venues. The red carpet events feature UK, European and World premieres with on-stage A-list talent introductions. A number of the red carpet premieres are sponsored or in association with the festival’s partners. Opening and Closing Night Receptions - The Opening and Closing Nights of the Festival are formal red carpet Gala evenings held at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, or a venue of similar size and scale, featuring a European or World Premiere of an international prestigious film, followed by a reception at a landmark London venue. Sponsored Gala Receptions - A number of our Sponsored Headline Galas come with pre or post-screening Receptions for c350-500 high-profile guests. These typically run from c 18:00 – 19:30 OR 20:00-00:00 and include drinks, canapés, a DJ and light venue dressing.
Scope
- Reference
- 2025/454
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Apr 2026 to 01 Apr 2028Possible extension to 31 Mar 2029
One year extension available.
- CPV classifications
- 793422007995200079952100
- Contract locations
- London, United Kingdom
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple description | PSQ Stage - Pass/Fail questions and Technical Questions ITT Stage - Tender Specific Questions See PSQ for details. | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£268k
Award date
26 Mar 2026
Contract start
19 Apr 2026
Contract end
19 Apr 2028