BFI London Film Festival Gala Production and Reception Management
A Tender Notice
by BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 2 year
- Value
- £280K
- Sector
- PROFESSIONAL
- Published
- 05 Nov 2025
- Delivery
- 02 Apr 2026 to 01 Apr 2028
- Deadline
- n/a
Related Terms
- promotional services
- royal festival hall
- formal red carpet gala evenings
- southbank centre’s royal festival hall
- post-screening receptions
- bfi london film festival gala production and reception management
- a landmark london venue
- gala venue cinema build
- our partner gala venue
- occasionally, broader festival venues
Location
London:
1 buyer
- British Film Institute London
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.
Renewal Options
One year extension available.
Award Criteria
| Simple description | PSQ Stage - Pass/Fail questions and Technical Questions ITT Stage - Tender Specific Questions See PSQ for details. |
CPV Codes
- 79342200 - Promotional services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05dab6
- FTS 071164-2025