Award

Copyright Administration License

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2025 at 14:42

Award

14 Mar 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has awarded a contract for a Copyright Administration License, focusing on the provision of copyright consultancy services. This direct procurement process, awarded without competition due to being below threshold, was finalised on 28th March 2025. The contract period commences on 1st April 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026. The NDA, located in Moor Row, UK, is part of the central government and engaged The Copyright Licensing Agency Limited, based in London, as the supplier for this service. This procurement falls within the services industry category and applies broadly across the UK.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in copyright consultancy services, demonstrating that there are significant contracts available in this sector through direct procurement methods. Large companies or those with expertise in copyright management and licensing, particularly those used to working with public authorities and central government, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio and provide a steady income stream over the contract period. Businesses should stay informed about procurement rules and thresholds to take advantage of direct awards in this industry.

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Notice Title

Copyright Administration License

Notice Description

The provision of a Copyright Public Administration License for the NDA group. The license will be for a period of 12-months which will allow NDA to utilise published material within its businesses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011807-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,744 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£80,744 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Chris Jennings
Contact Email
chris.jennings@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01925 802001

Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

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