GW2: Film location services contract

September 15, 2026 Executive Member for Parks and Recreation (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Member for Parks and Recreation approved the award of a Film Location Services contract to FilmFixer Ltd. for 36 months from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract will operate on an income share model at no cost to the council, with an anticipated turnover of £3.92 million and an estimated net contract value of £1.23 million.

The Strategic Director of Resources authorised the Director of Planning and Growth to grant a new lease for part of the ground floor of 160 Tooley Street to Forever Apparel Ltd. The lease is for 15 years, commencing 30 September 2026, with a permitted use for the sale of souvenir, clothing, and associated goods. The tenant will undertake separation works at their cost, reflected in a nine-month rent-free period.

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Purpose

Approve the contract award for the film location services contract 2026-30

Decision

  1. That the award of a Film Location Services contract to FilmFixer Ltd. for the period of 36 months from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029 with an option to extend the contract by a further 12 months, be approved. 
  2. That it be noted that the contract will be based on an income share model as detailed in point 100 - 102 of the report at no cost to the council. The anticipated turnover for the contract to the council is £3.92 million over the full duration of the contract including the optional 12-month extension. The net contract value, representing the profit shared with the council’s Culture team, over the same period is estimated to be £1.23m or £308,000 average per annum.

Supporting Documents

Report Grant of lease 160 Tooley Street London SE1 2QH.pdf
Record of Decision.pdf
Report - GW2 Film Location Service.pdf
Appendix 1.pdf
General Exception Notice.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Sep 2026
Effective from23 Sep 2026
Lead officerAled Richards
Subject to call-inYes