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con_24634 - School Recording Licence

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the tender process for the "con_24634 - School Recording Licence", which falls under the publishing services industry category. This procurement is part of the Central Licensing Scheme (CLS) for purchasing copyright licences for all state-funded schools in England. By utilising a direct procurement method known as "Single tender action (below threshold)", the Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £6,499,281 to the Performing Rights Society. The contract spans from 10 October 2024 to 31 March 2026 and includes services to be provided across various regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 22 March 2024 and the formal award date on 10 October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale organisations familiar with copyright and licensing services to engage in a long-term contract. As the CLS ensures full compliance with copyright legislation and provides administrative savings, businesses specialising in publishing services who are capable of handling large-scale contracts will find this procurement particularly beneficial. The certainty of demand and the substantial contract value make it an attractive opportunity for established enterprises looking to solidify their presence in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_24634 - School Recording Licence

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
ocds-b5fd17-5a63094a-6759-4bfe-8e12-bb317c27eb33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff55aa7-ab28-40e5-ba36-348a66cf1709
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,499,281 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,499,281 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY

Further Information

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