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Provision of MPLC Media and Licensing

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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07 Nov 2024 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Wales has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of MPLC Media and Licensing" services, classified under CPV code 32417000 (Multimedia networks). This single tender action, with a contract value of £37,710, was awarded to the Motion Picture Licensing Company Ltd. The procurement was conducted via direct procurement method, and the tender period ended on 1st August 2024. The contract started on 15th August 2024 and will continue until 14th August 2025. The awarded contract was published on 7th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing multimedia network services, particularly those specialising in media and copyright licensing for public performances. The awarded supplier, particularly if they are SMEs, could leverage this contract to build a stronger relationship with the DVLA and potentially expand their services across other public organisations. Businesses well-suited to compete for similar opportunities include those experienced in managing audiovisual content licensing and copyright compliance, providing innovative solutions for content delivery and management, and those with strong capabilities in direct service provision.

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Notice Title

Provision of MPLC Media and Licensing

Notice Description

Audio-visual content (whether films or TV shows on DVD/Blu-ray, downloads, streaming, broadcast television, pay TV or video on demand) when viewed outside the private home is considered to be a 'public performance' where legal authorisation is needed to avoid copyright infringement. Currently DVLA staff can view such content through channels such as On Demand services, YouTube or iPlayer without being actively monitored to ensure there is no copyright infringement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69378416-7946-4fb4-a216-fbed17976dcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b524ef35-1c21-4b66-9d33-f3fce0c12c14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32417000 - Multimedia networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,710 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,710 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORRISTON
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTION PICTURE LICENSING

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