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CLA Central Government Licence

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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09 Feb 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office has awarded a contract titled "CLA Central Government Licence" under the industry category of supporting services for the government. This contract involves the payment for a Copyright License Agency (CLA) Licence for a period of five years, running from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028. The procurement process, which has now reached the award stage, was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The total contract value is £13,951.38, and the services are to be delivered across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in government-supporting services, particularly those specialising in licensing, intellectual property, and legal consultancy. The awarded contract, managed by the Intellectual Property Office, highlights a commitment to streamlined procurement processes and offers a substantial duration for businesses to grow their relationships and credentials in this sector. Given the nature of the requirements, businesses with expertise in copyright management and a capacity to deliver services on an international scale would be particularly well-suited to undertake such a contract.

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Notice Title

CLA Central Government Licence

Notice Description

Payment of Copyright License Agency (CLA) License for Government. 5-year agreement between CLA and Cabinet Office

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdce4215-efd6-41c0-aab5-f785266faa6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27ee9531-8265-43f1-b5b6-abdc6d72618b
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,951 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,951 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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