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UKRI-4955 CLA

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 May 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has completed a contract for licensing services with the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited, as part of the procurement titled "UKRI-4955 CLA". The contract allows UKRI to reference and use protected newspaper and magazine content without breaching copyright. The process belongs to the services category and operates under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition. Located in Swindon, UK, the initiative is part of sub-central government activities with the award dated 10 May 2025. The contract period commences on 19 May 2025 and concludes on 17 May 2026, covering regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers business growth opportunities via copyright consultancy services. Organisations specialising in licensing and copyright management could gain valuable experience and develop further capacity through this contract. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in content licensing, can leverage their niche capabilities to excel in such procurements. Engaging with UK Research & Innovation provides an avenue to collaborate within the public authority sector, potentially leading to additional insights and client relationships. The contract, covering a substantial amount in GBP, highlights the potential revenue and reputational benefits for businesses focusing on intellectual property services.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4955 CLA

Notice Description

Licensing organisation to allow UKRI to reference and use protected newspaper and magazine content without breaching copyright To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=949350474

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020723-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£251,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 17 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 (0)1793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

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