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title: "BFI Player - British Film Institute"
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# BFI Player - British Film Institute

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d82c805-137d-4a45-b3b7-ba04f1d4480a

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the "BFI Player" contract, initiated by Sheffield Hallam University, related to library services within the creative industry. The procurement has reached the award stage, with an active contract awarded on 25th August 2021, valued at £50,000. The contract period is set from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022, and the procurement method was a direct award, highlighting that no alternative suppliers were considered for this unique offering from the British Film Institute. The delivery location for the services is Sheffield, specifically postal code S1 1WB.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the film and library services sector, particularly those that specialise in digital content distribution and historical film collections. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to explore similar projects, as they may have unique offerings suited to the specifications of the British Film Institute. Competing for such tenders can help businesses expand their portfolios and establish further collaborations within the creative industry.

## Notice

BFI Player is a unique collection of feature film and documentary material, both current and historic, produced and licenced uniquely by BFI and made available on their own proprietary platform. The content is unique to The British Film Institute so cannot be purchased from other suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/655b6d59-ab78-4cc5-9776-080b01b3a47b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award - no alternative supplier |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/655b6d59-ab78-4cc5-9776-080b01b3a47b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/655b6d59-ab78-4cc5-9776-080b01b3a47b
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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