---
title: "British Film Institute (BFI) Player 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674c6"
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published: "2026-04-17"
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# British Film Institute (BFI) Player 2026-2029

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674c6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035326-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE; THE BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 14:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035326-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 11:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028436-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027782-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035326-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028436-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027782-2026
  26th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jisc.ac.uk/
- https://www.bfi.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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