Sight & Sound Retail Distribution

British Film InstitutecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-067788Procurement Act 2023closed for bids
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Published

30 Mar 2026

Deadline 21 Apr 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. To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register, if you haven’t already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal.

Scope

Reference
2025-447
Total value
£0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
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

Main category
services
CPV classifications
22200000
55900000
79824000

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
16 Apr 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
21 Apr 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register, if you haven’t already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal.
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition