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Copyright License

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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16 Apr 2025 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a public procurement process for a copyright licence, classified under license management software packages (CPV code 48218000). The procurement was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at GBP 27,455.62, began on 1st April 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026. The awarded licence will cover various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The key procurement stages have culminated in the award, with the contract being active as of 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in licencing software and services in the technology and intellectual property management sectors. Large-scale enterprises with experience and capacity to manage high-value contracts would be well suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The MCA, as a central government body, often seeks targeted solutions, which can provide reliable, scalable licencing management services to achieve their operational needs across a broad geographic span.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copyright License

Notice Description

Annual license from the Copyright Licensing Agency (Official Body).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-011fdade-5491-4257-89c0-33950c787d2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/984c5520-cac1-460b-a4af-fc131b84a7ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,455 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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