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Research on AI Licensing and Copyright in the Creative Industries

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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30 Jan 2026 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for research on AI licensing and copyright within the creative industries, awarded to Alma Economics. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract valued at £349,500. The project is located in London, England, with the delivery address postcode SW1A 2BQ. The procurement stage reached the award phase as of 9th January 2026, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th November 2025 and the contract period commencing on 23rd December 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Businesses with expertise in AI technologies, intellectual property law, and the creative industries are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The focus on research and development services resonates with businesses looking to engage in high-value consultancy and analysis projects that support policy and innovation in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Research on AI Licensing and Copyright in the Creative Industries

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services into AI licensing and copyright in the creative industries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dad7bcba-d382-4764-b7c3-e7b48fcc711c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583fe5be-2764-40f2-a1ab-d19e09560353
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£349,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£349,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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