AwardedAwarded 26 March 2026

BFI London Film Festival Gala Production and Reception Management

British Film Institute · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Film Institute awarded marketing and leisure and events work to Dda Public Relations Limited on 26 March 2026.

The notice gives a value of £280,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 2 April 2026.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Dda Public Relations Limited
4 bids received
£267,500
Awarded 26 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 071164-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 027911-2026

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From notice 071164-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 5 November 2025, last updated 26 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.