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con_26012 - Digital Music Licence

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Nov 2024 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed the award stage for the procurement of a digital music licence under the Central Licensing Scheme (CLS). This contract, titled "con_26012 - Digital Music Licence," falls under the industry category of publishing services. The procurement involves a direct, single tender action and spans multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is GBP 13,360,458. The contract period starts on 10th October 2024 and ends on 31st March 2026, ensuring schools across the aforementioned locales are compliant with copyright legislation.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and copyright management sectors, particularly those capable of providing large-scale solutions for educational institutions. Suitable for large enterprises rather than SMEs or VCSEs, this contract consolidates services previously managed at the local authority level into a centralised scheme, offering considerable efficiencies. Firms with expertise in managing digital licences and those that can ensure compliance with copyright laws in a streamlined, cost-effective manner would be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_26012 - Digital Music Licence

Notice Description

Since 2013, the Department has purchased copyright licences for all state-funded schools in England1 from CMOs as part of the Central Licensing Scheme (CLS). Prior to this, each local authority (LA) and academy trust purchased licences for schools in their area or trust. The CLS achieves price discounts and administrative savings for schools and LAs and guarantees that schools are compliant with legislation when carrying out activities that require use of copyright materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff93561d-cc17-4e90-9500-df03cb6fd264
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0548c4e-f1aa-4c74-82a3-41376e3684b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,360,458 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,360,458 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Samantha Turnbull
Contact Email
samantha.turnbull@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44

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

PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY

Further Information

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