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Copyright Licensing Agency (Schools Printed Music Licence - SPML)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

10 Mar 2021 at 16:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to formalise a contract titled "Copyright Licensing Agency (Schools Printed Music Licence - SPML)" to facilitate the reproduction of printed music for educational purposes. This procurement process is in the award stage, with a total contract value of approximately £19.5 million. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed is a direct award via a single tender action, which is applicable as the contract falls below the established threshold. This opportunity caters to a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the provision of educational services, music licensing, or related fields. Businesses that specialise in copyright and licensing, especially those catering to educational institutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. With a substantial contract duration and value, successful bidders could benefit from long-term revenue and enhanced visibility in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copyright Licensing Agency (Schools Printed Music Licence - SPML)

Notice Description

SPML allows you to make copies of printed music by any of the following means: photocopying, scanning, the licence allows the arrangement of a printed musical work for any instrumental and/or vocal combination within schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20f8184a-8869-478b-89bd-1ad4ebe03dd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500ae092-64a1-4c8c-9908-5d1cebc3703a
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,527,168 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,527,168 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Kam
Contact Email
kam.marwaha@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SPML

Further Information

Notice Documents

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