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Copyright Licensing Agency

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Mar 2021 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the tender process for the "Copyright Licensing Agency," which pertains to education and training services valued at approximately £82,759,897. This contract allows schools in the UK and over 35 other countries to photocopy published materials, ensuring access to a broad spectrum of educational resources. The tender was concluded on 31 March 2021, with the contract period running from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method was a direct tender through a single tender action, and the contract covers various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational resources, copyright licensing, and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in providing educational content, licensing management, or ancillary services could benefit from this contract and similar future opportunities. Engaging in this sector can lead to partnerships with educational institutions and a chance to expand service offerings in response to growing market demands.

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Notice Title

Copyright Licensing Agency

Notice Description

This licence allows schools to photocopy books, magazines and journals published in the UK and over 35 other countries giving school access to a wide choice of published information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4be336d-1a70-42db-af3b-b5845563d3d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002c7349-ec50-4290-a946-4931f9030ccb
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
£82,759,897 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,759,897 £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
10 Mar 20214 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

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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