This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

10 Mar 2021 at 16:44

Award

10 Mar 2021 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a procurement process for the "Copyright Licensing Agency (Motion Picture Licensing Co) MPLC" contract, which involves non-educational film screenings within educational establishments. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a contract value of £10,432,853.57. The procurement method is a direct single tender action below the threshold, and the contract is set to commence on April 1, 2021, lasting until March 31, 2026. The deadline for submissions was March 31, 2021, and the works are expected to be carried out across the United Kingdom and other specified regions including Europe and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in film licensing, distribution, or educational services. Companies looking to engage in this sector would benefit from establishing partnerships or offering innovative solutions for content delivery in educational contexts. Given the long duration of the contract, businesses can secure a stable revenue stream while contributing to the cultural enrichment of educational establishments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Copyright Licensing Agency (Motion Picture Licensing Co) MPLC

Notice Description

The non-educational screening of films on the premises of educational establishment. MPLC represents over eight hundred and fifty independent films studios, distributors and TV producers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72b26c9b-6218-4648-834b-a58b96a0eb9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/163668e6-6952-46a7-a108-2da76a9d59be
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,432,853 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,432,853 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Education
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
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

Motion Picture Licensing Company Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...