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Copyright Licensing for schools - Filmbank

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Mar 2024 at 17:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Copyright Licensing for schools - Filmbank to FILMBANK DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and used a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract value is £30,100,000 in GBP, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2024 and ending on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for professional organisations in the services sector to engage in providing copyright licensing services to schools. Businesses that can cater to the specific delivery addresses, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties can contact Samantha Turnbull at the Department for Education for more information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copyright Licensing for schools - Filmbank

Notice Description

Since 2013, the Department has purchased copyright licences for all state-funded schools in England1 from CMOs as part of the Central Licensing Scheme (CLS). Prior to this, each local authority (LA) and academy trust purchased licences for schools in their area or trust. The CLS achieves price discounts and administrative savings for schools and LAs and guarantees that schools are compliant with legislation when carrying out activities that require use of copyright materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a127d118-17ab-43c6-98f0-e682d4459211
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,100,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,100,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Samantha Turnbull
Contact Email
samantha.turnbull@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FILMBANK DISTRIBUTORS

Further Information

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