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British Film Institute (BFI) Player 2026-2029

Jisc

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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27 Mar 2026 at 11:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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26 Mar 2026 at 10:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

JISC, a public authority and sub-central government entity headquartered in Bristol, has completed a procurement process to engage The British Film Institute (BFI) for its BFI Player 2026-2029 project. This contract allows Jisc member institutions to subscribe to the BFI Player, an online platform for world cinema and critically acclaimed films, at preferential rates. The contracting process used a direct award method due to BFI being the sole provider of this unique resource. The contract period spans from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with a gross value of £1,500,000, classified under education and training services. The award was signed on 10 April 2026 and is structured as part of a framework agreement encompassing several educational institutions across UK regions.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities for organisations within the scope of higher and further education, including research councils and specialist colleges across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Companies involved in the provision and facilitation of educational resources and digital content delivery services are well-suited to benefit from this arrangement. It offers a solid channel for established enterprises and those looking to expand their digital education service portfolio. Additionally, the collaboration with BFI, a large-scale supplier with a VCSE classification, provides access to an exclusive collection of film content, thereby enhancing the educational offerings of member institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Film Institute (BFI) Player 2026-2029

Notice Description

Jisc Services Limited has entered into a contract with The British Film Institute to give Jisc member institutions the opportunity to subscribe to the British Film Institute (BFI) Player at preferential rates. BFI Player is an online, subscription streaming platform showing a wider range of critically acclaimed world cinema, classic, cult and archive films. This contract is for use by Jisc Members only and not for Jisc's own use.

Procurement Information

The supplier is the rightsholder to the IP of the content and the sole supplier of this unique resource.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035326-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Jisc
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

British Film Institute

Further Information

Notice Documents

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