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Motion Picture licence for National Highways Estate

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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31 Mar 2025 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has completed a direct procurement process below threshold, without competition, to secure a Motion Picture licence for its estate. This licence covers copyrighted films, television programmes, and other audio-visual content distributed by MPLC-affiliated rights holders. The procurement falls under the services category and takes place in Guildford, UK. The contract was signed on 14 March 2025, with a period running from 17 March 2025 to 31 January 2026. The gross value of the contract is GBP 39,632.95.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in motion picture licensing and audiovisual content distribution, particularly those already affiliated with MPLC. Large-scale suppliers of subscription services are well-suited to fulfil the requirements specified by National Highways. Engaging in this procurement can expand their market reach within the public sector, enhancing their business growth prospects through established government contracts.

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Notice Title

Motion Picture licence for National Highways Estate

Notice Description

Motion Picture licence covering copyrighted films, television programmes and other audio-visual content produced and/or distributed by MPLC-affiliated rights holders as to which MPLC has received and holds the rights to negotiate and grant public performance licences for National Highways Estate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011910-2025
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,027 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTION PICTURE LICENSING

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