AwardedAwarded 5 June 2026

Security Services for BFI Events and Festivals

British Film Institute · Local or regional public body

In brief

British Film Institute awarded security work to Pace Prestige Services Ltd on 5 June 2026.

The notice gives a value of £500,000 excluding VAT.

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

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The British Film Institute is tendering to engage a provider of a full-service solution for BFI Events and Festivals security provision and planning for cultural and corporate events at BFI Venues and London cultural and hospitality venues throughout the year. This will include: • concurrent red carpet event security project management • film talent close protection security • outdoor and in-venue crowd control • VIP reception access security This competitive procurement process is under the Light Touch Regime Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023), as best practice in order to award a contract.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Pace Prestige Services Ltd (SME)
34 bids received
£500,000
Awarded 5 June 2026

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

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 026967-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 053549-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 026967-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 March 2026, last updated 5 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.