DBT and The British Film Commission 2026

Department for Business and Trade
London
Direct award
14 October 2026 to 31 March 2027

In-market representation in Los Angeles to promote the UK as a destination for film and high-end television investment. Activities include building relationships with US industry stakeholders, identifying inward investment opportunities, and providing market intelligence to support trade and foreign direct investment objectives.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £200k; As published
Published: 1 October 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 1 October 2026; British Film Commission
Contract length: 6 months; Ends 31 March 2027

What the buyer is asking for

In-market representation and business development services promoting the UK screen production sector to US film and high-end television investors.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
1 October 2026
Contract awardedto British Film Commission
1 October 2026
Contract starts
14 October 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2027

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How it compares

3.3× the typical place branding contract (£60k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3872933/dbt-and-the-british-film-commission-2026
Buyer reference: Not published
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-077e53
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Department for Business and Trade. DBT and The British Film Commission 2026. Contract award, 1 October 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3872933/dbt-and-the-british-film-commission-2026 (accessed 12 October 2026).