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Music Licence Royalties

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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10 Jul 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the University of the West of England, involves the provision of "Music Licence Royalties" within the hospitality and sports sector. Classified under entertainment services, this procurement is designated for the Bristol area in the United Kingdom. It corresponds to a completed stage of the procurement lifecycle, with the supplier, PPL PRS Limited, actively engaged since 17th June 2025 and operations extending until 5th September 2025. The legal basis of the procurement aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54, and it was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in entertainment licensing and rights management, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated royalty management services. Large-scale enterprises, similar to PPL PRS Limited, are well-placed to engage with this contract, leveraging expertise in managing music royalties in line with regulatory requirements. Such opportunities support business growth by allowing firms to expand their service offerings within the public sector, aligning with the specific needs of educational establishments such as universities.

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Notice Title

Music Licence Royalties

Notice Description

Hospitality and Centre for Sport Music Licence Royalties 12months to 05/09/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ca2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038843-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,404 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PPL PRS LIMITED (10376001

Further Information

Notice Documents

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