Security Services for BFI Events and Festivals

B F I
London
Open procedure
1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028

The contract covers security planning and operational delivery for events at BFI venues and external London locations. Services include project management for red carpet events, film talent close protection, outdoor and in-venue crowd control, and VIP reception access management. The provider must be capable of managing concurrent event requirements throughout the year.

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Awarded value: £500k; As published
Published: 24 March 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 5 June 2026; Pace Prestige Services Ltd
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 30 June 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist event security, crowd management, and close protection services for high-profile cultural, corporate, and red carpet film events.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
24 March 2026
Contract awardedto Pace Prestige Services Ltd
5 June 2026
Contract starts
1 July 2026
Contract ends
30 June 2028

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The buyer

Type: Other public body
Event security contracts, 24 months: 1
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How it compares

5.9× the typical event security contract (£85k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/356180/security-services-for-bfi-events-and-festivals
Buyer reference: 2026/467
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-067317
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

B F I. Security Services for BFI Events and Festivals. Contract award, 24 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/356180/security-services-for-bfi-events-and-festivals (accessed 12 October 2026).