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Copyright Licences for Schools - Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Feb 2023 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for "Copyright Licences for Schools - Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS)" to MECHANICAL-COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED. The contract is valued at £6,180,973 and involves the renewal of copyright licences for recording or copying music in schools across various locations, including the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was 'Other - Single Source Procurement', with a contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in services furnished by professional organizations, especially those capable of providing copyright-related licensing solutions to educational institutions. The Department for Education in England initiated this process, demonstrating a closed tender stage that culminated in the recent award to MECHANICAL-COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED. Businesses specialising in copyright licensing for educational purposes would find this contract suitable for growth and development within the industry.

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Notice Title

Copyright Licences for Schools - Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS)

Notice Description

Renewal of the copyright licence to record or copy music in school, on CDs and DVDs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b2cc203-ad8b-4268-a9ec-a80fa5edd058
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a126a8d2-4812-448f-8b3b-fa0fc3a73db2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source Procurement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,180,973 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,180,973 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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
Lindsay Sanderson
Contact Email
lindsay.sanderson@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01915358339

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE99 1NP
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MECHANICAL-COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY

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