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title: "BFI Player Development"
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# BFI Player Development

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6a2daae-afea-4b80-ad1f-8e0821ea9470

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) is inviting tenders for the "BFI Player Development" project, which aims to enhance the BFI Player, a UK video on demand service. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on programming services of application software. The tender is currently active and is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 1st February 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 19th March 2018 and conclude on 18th March 2019. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is open, allowing any suitable organisation to compete for this opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specializing in software development, IT services, and application programming. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the BFI is seeking a team or organisation that can integrate seamlessly with their in-house product team. With a focus on developing innovative solutions for a well-known cultural institution, businesses equipped with strong technical capabilities and creative expertise will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The BFI launched BFI Player, a UK video on demand service, in 2013. The service is strategically important in helping the BFI fulfil its remit in building audiences for classic, independent, archive and world cinema. BFI would like to optimise its team structure in order to be as efficient as possible and are therefore considering outsourcing the development of BFI Player to a team/organisation who can work as an integrated extension of the core in-house product team. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at the address shown above, where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d091d3-c0bb-4ebd-b0dd-7f5594c66184 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2018 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d091d3-c0bb-4ebd-b0dd-7f5594c66184

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d091d3-c0bb-4ebd-b0dd-7f5594c66184
  5th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bfi.org.uk

## Provenance

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