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CLA Public Administration Licence

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Nov 2017 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the CLA Public Administration Licence was initiated by Essex County Council, focusing on patent and copyright consultancy services. This contract, valued at £453,129.60, will be effective from 1st September 2017 until 31st August 2025 and ensures that the Council can operate with annual blanket cover for copying documents across the organisation without needing individual permissions. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, and the contract was awarded on 31st August 2017, with the official notice published on 1st November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in copyright consultancy or those offering related services, particularly large-scale organisations. Companies capable of providing comprehensive licensing solutions may find this a lucrative avenue for collaboration with Essex County Council, allowing for sustained growth over the eight-year contract period as the Council relies on these services to facilitate document copying for public access across Essex.

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Notice Title

CLA Public Administration Licence

Notice Description

CLA Public Administration Licence to enable copying of document across Essex County Council and enable the public to photocopy material for a period of up to 8 years. The licence enables ECC annual blanket cover without the need to seek permission from individual copyright owners. The agreement will be reviewed annually and paid per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ce33e63-6eae-4eac-b298-9bdcf4d7ce27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2cc4c0-0caf-4410-8fbf-7f27996c7436
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£453,129 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£453,129 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1LX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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