AwardedAwarded 22 May 2026
Sight & Sound Retail Distribution
British Film Institute · Local or regional public body
In brief
British Film Institute awarded printing work to i-can Publisher Services Ltd on 22 May 2026.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| i-can Publisher Services Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | £136,554 | Awarded 22 May 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 028970-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 047577-2026
About the buyer
British Film InstituteLast 12 months
Procurements
19Awards
14Suppliers it has used most for printing
- Newman Displays Limited1 contract
- i-can Publisher Services Ltd1 contract
From notice 028970-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 March 2026, last updated 22 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.