BFI London Film Festival Press & PR - AWARD

Contract summary

Industry

• Public relations services - 79416000

• Public relations management services - 79416100

Location of contract

W1T 1LN

Value of contract

£0 to £1,250,000

Procurement reference

2017/149 - AWARD

Published date

30 June 2017

Closing date

15 March 2017

Contract start date

5 June 2017

Contract end date

4 June 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

Due to the growth of the LFF in recent years the BFI is dividing the PR contract, for the first time, to accommodate the Festival's broadened scope and remit. Agencies are invited to submit for one or both contracts and, alongside the requisite skill set and expertise, must demonstrate adequate resources and team delineation for either or both contracts accordingly.

Lot One - Main Programme, Awards and Events Services

The BFI London Film Festival (LFF) is Britain's leading film event and one of the world's best film festivals. It introduces the finest new British and international films to an expanding London and UK-wide audience and attracts significant international film industry participation. LFF is a compelling combination of red carpet glamour, friendly audiences and vibrant exchange. LFF provides an essential profiling opportunity for films seeking global success; promotes the careers of British and international filmmakers through its industry and awards programmes and positions London as the world's leading creative city. The 2016 LFF screened 397 feature, documentary, shorts, animation and archive films, 6 LFF Connects events and 4 Screen Talks. The LFF welcomed more than 800 British and international filmmakers and catered for over 2000 Press and Industry delegates. The LFF's annual Awards celebrates the film in Official Competition at the LFF, with categories for Best Film, Best First Feature, Best Documentary and Best Short Film. A BFI Fellowship is also awarded at this event, held on the last Saturday of the LFF.

Audience attendance for the 2016 60th edition was a record-breaker, up 18% on 2015, with the new temporary Embankment Garden Cinema contributing significantly to that growth.

The external PR agency will work alongside the BFI press office and Festival team to manage and deliver effective PR and publicity across all media platforms and incorporating consumer and trade media. The scope of work includes press and publicity relating to:
-LFF main programme, including the Strand Galas and Official and Competition.
-Screen Talks.
-LFF Connects.
-LFF Awards.

Lot Two - Headline Gala & Special Presentation Media Management, Screen Talks and Luminous

The BFI London Film Festival (LFF) is Britain's leading film event and one of the world's best film festivals. It introduces the finest new British and international films to an expanding London and UK-wide audience and attracts significant international film industry participation. LFF is a compelling combination of red carpet glamour, friendly audiences and vibrant exchange. LFF provides an essential profiling opportunity for films seeking global success; promotes the careers of British and international filmmakers through its industry and awards programmes and positions London as the world's leading creative city. It is visited by 800 filmmakers, and caters for over 2000 Press and Industry delegates. Screen Talks are spec...

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Award information

Awarded date

5 June 2017

Contract start date

5 June 2017

Contract end date

4 June 2018

Total value of contract

£0

This contract was awarded to 2 suppliers.

DDA Public Relations Ltd

Four Communications

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About the buyer

Contact name

Stephen Adams

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
London
W1T 1LN
United Kingdom

Telephone

0207 9574849

Email

stephen.adams@bfi.org.uk