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The BFI London Film Festival takes place Wednesday 8th Oct 2025 – Sunday 19th Oct 2025. The annual event presents c.170 feature films and 100 short films from more than 70 countries, and in 2024 attracted attendances in excess of 230,000 across London and in cinemas throughout the UK.
BFI Flare takes place in March 2026 (dates TBC) and is the UK’s leading LGBTQIA+ film even. The annual event presents c. 60 feature films and in 2025 attracted audiences of over 29,000 at screenings events
An integral part of both festivals’ operation, the transport of guests and important staff around the festival’s main venues, guest accommodation and airport/train stations.
A total of 900 car journeys were made during the 2024 edition of BFI London Film festival and 170 were made during the 2025 edition of BFI Flare.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Lee Ltd | 01205530 | £150,000 | 1 lot Lot LOT-0001 | DONOR£204K across 5 donations To: Conservative and Unionist Party LOBBYIST DGA Group UK Limited (8 quarters) FTI Consulting LLP (5 quarters) |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 3 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Aug 2025 – Aug 2027 | £150,000 | 3 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Lee Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
Government spending data: This supplier has received £5,566,910 in 517 payments (over £25k) from London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT, BEIS, Metropolitan Police, Greater London Authority and 10 more public bodies (2010-04-12 to 2026-04-01). View full payment history →
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Closing date extended until 12:00 11th July.