This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

15 Jun 2026 at 11:08

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Music Licence 2025-2026" was initiated by HM Land Registry, a central government public authority based in Croydon, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of miscellaneous business-related services and covered a UK-wide location. The process was managed at the Tender and Award stages, with the contract being awarded to PPL PRS Ltd. on 7th June 2025. The contract was active until its completion and subsequent termination on 7th June 2026. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, under a below threshold category without competition, aligning with legal requirements outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presented opportunities for businesses dealing with licensing and provision of music-related services, particularly those capable of serving large-scale government contracts. Although PPL PRS Ltd. was identified as the exclusive supplier for this specific licence, businesses specialising in other music provision areas might benefit from similar future tenders. The procurement's direct award method highlights the importance of establishing unique service offerings or exclusive rights that can position a business as a sole supplier in a niche market. This can aid in growing business presence within the public sector and enhancing industry recognition.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Music Licence 2025-2026

Notice Description

This licence gives HM Land Registry provision to legally play and perform music within the organisation, whether through the radio, TV, and other digital devices. PPL PRS Limited are the only supplier in the market who can provide the Music Licence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056135-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,948 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2025 - 7 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM LAND REGISTRY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2AQ
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PPL PRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-055b78-2026-06-15T12:08:56+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-15T12:08:56+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-055b78",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PDZV-7449-YCMT",
            "name": "HM Land Registry",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PDZV-7449-YCMT"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Trafalgar House, 1 Bedford Park",
                "locality": "Croydon",
                "postalCode": "CR0 2AQ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI62"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sammy Vickers",
                "email": "commercialgovernance@landregistry.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-153792",
            "name": "PPL PRS Ltd",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Mercury Place, St. George Street",
                "locality": "Leicester",
                "postalCode": "LE1 1QG",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKF21"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ajay.raval@pplprs.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PDZV-7449-YCMT",
        "name": "HM Land Registry"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "HMLR701119",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Music Licence 2025-2026",
        "description": "This licence gives HM Land Registry provision to legally play and perform music within the organisation, whether through the radio, TV, and other digital devices. PPL PRS Limited are the only supplier in the market who can provide the Music Licence.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-153792",
                    "name": "PPL PRS Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "79990000",
                            "description": "Miscellaneous business-related services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKC",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKD",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKE",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKF",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKG",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKH",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKI",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKJ",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKL14",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Music Licence 2025-2026",
            "status": "terminated",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-06-08T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-06-07T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 17937.71,
                "amount": 14948.09,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-06-07T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "038374-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038374-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-07-08T16:44:36+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "056135-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractTerminationNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK11",
                    "description": "Contract termination notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056135-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-15T12:08:56+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "terminationRationaleClassifications": [
                {
                    "id": "contractCompleted"
                }
            ],
            "implementation": {
                "endDate": "2026-06-07T00:00:00+01:00",
                "finalValue": {
                    "amountGross": 17937.71,
                    "amount": 14948.09,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}