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    ContractsFull-Service Security Provider for BFI Events and Festivals
    Awarded contract

    Full-Service Security Provider for BFI Events and Festivals

    Awarded
    £500k
    Published 5 Jun 2026

    The British Film Institute is tendering for a full-service security provider to manage event security, talent protection, and crowd control at BFI and London cultural venues.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 5 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £500k
    Published 5 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £500,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • PP
      PACE PRESTIGE SERVICES LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    5 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The British Film Institute is seeking a qualified security services provider to deliver comprehensive security solutions for cultural and corporate events at BFI venues and partner London cultural and hospitality venues throughout the year. The successful provider will manage all aspects of event security including: red carpet event security project management, film talent close protection services, outdoor and indoor crowd control, and VIP reception access security. This is a competitive procurement process conducted under the Light Touch Regime Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Prospective suppliers should have demonstrable experience in high-profile event security, VIP protection, and large-scale crowd management in cultural and entertainment settings.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In this category, British Film Institute has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. PACE PRESTIGE SERVICES LTD1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-067317

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