BFI London Film Festival Gala Production and Reception Management

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£268k

Awarded 26 Mar 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

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 2028
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2029

One year extension available.

CPV classifications
79342200
79952000
79952100
Contract locations
London, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Simple descriptionPSQ 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

Awarded to