Award

CYNET Subscription eAuction

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 09:55

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute, a public authority within sub-central government, has completed the award stage of its CYNET Subscription eAuction process. This procurement is part of the IT services industry category and pertains to their Berkhamsted site in the United Kingdom. The awarded contract is for a five-year service agreement regarding Cynet EDR and SOC, with an annual payment structure. The procurement process was conducted openly and below the threshold for competitive bidding. Key dates include the contract award on 23 July 2025, and the contract period spans from 28 July 2025 to 31 July 2030.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services and computer support sector, particularly large companies capable of providing system and software support services across multiple endpoints. The successful supplier for this contract is OPTEC Services Ltd, indicating that businesses similar in scale and expertise in integrated IT solutions and support would be well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities. Engaging with contracts from reputable entities like the British Film Institute can foster business growth by expanding service offerings and establishing long-term strategic partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

CYNET Subscription eAuction

Notice Description

We want to procure a 5 year service agreement for Cynet EDR and SOC, comprising of these three service components below. We require an annual payment structure, not an upfront payment. * Cynet All-In-One Subscription - for 100 endpoints * Cynet CLM - 15GB 90 Day Retention plus added Cold Storage Retention for lifetime of Cynet subscription * Cynet Platinum Support This will be for our Berkhamsted site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042642-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72250000 - System and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£124,572 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
graham.bellas@bfi.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTEC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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