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Copyright Licensing Agency (The Educational Recording Agency ERA)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Mar 2021 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the Copyright Licensing Agency (The Educational Recording Agency ERA), which falls under the education and training services sector. This contract, valued at £32,122,478.12, enables educational institutions in the UK to record and access broadcasts, facilitating enhanced learning opportunities. The contract period is set from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2026, with the procurement method classified as a direct, single tender action. The tender status was reported on 10th March 2021, following its award on 18th December 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources and media licensing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, as they can leverage their expertise in educational content development and broadcasting rights management. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to expand their service offerings, thereby supporting educational establishments in delivering quality learning experiences.

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Notice Title

Copyright Licensing Agency (The Educational Recording Agency ERA)

Notice Description

This allows educational establishments to record radio and television broadcast received in the UK and to access copies of such recordings. Teachers can access and download material on a number of demand catch-up services including BBC iplayer, All4, Five on Demand and ITV player. This allows educational settings to enable students to access licensed recordings and clips.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87bf16b1-01a8-4ba1-9ece-8897d9e38bc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55807122-d907-44d4-a4b2-cade3b753624
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,122,478 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,122,478 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
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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

THE EDUCATIONAL RECORDING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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