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title: "BFI Player App Partner - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34cc63f3-b425-421d-a29d-61b50ef09dda"
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# BFI Player App Partner - AWARD

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34cc63f3-b425-421d-a29d-61b50ef09dda

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) has awarded the contract for the "BFI Player App Partner" project to Easel TV Limited. The procurement process was completed using an open procedure, with a total contract value of £198,467. The contract period is from May 22, 2023, to May 22, 2024. The tender had a submission deadline on April 14, 2023, and the project is based in London, postcode W1T 1LN. The project falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This contract with the BFI offers an opportunity for businesses operating in the IT and software development sector to work on expanding the BFI Player platform to reach a broader audience across various devices. SMEs would particularly find this tender suitable for participation. For businesses interested in cultural and entertainment content delivery, developing communication and multimedia software, and IT consultancy, this project presents a chance to collaborate with a prestigious cultural institution and contribute to enriching the UK's cinematic heritage.

## Notice

We launched BFI Player in 2013. Our award winning VOD service has developed an engaged and enthusiastic audience eager to enjoy our expertly world class cultural programme and curated seasons of films that explore and celebrate the history of cinema. It is currently available through the web, an iOS app, a Samsung TV app and via Apple and Prime Video Channels. We aim to expand the BFI Player reach to be ubiquitous across the UK, working with a partner who can develop, test and deploy to multiple devices, models and versions to meet our business and cultural ambitions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f55ee04-46cd-4837-a86e-efe0432c1cf8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 22 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,467 |
| 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 | BFI |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 1LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASEL TV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2023 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f55ee04-46cd-4837-a86e-efe0432c1cf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f55ee04-46cd-4837-a86e-efe0432c1cf8
  3rd July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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