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Copyright Licensing

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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28 Aug 2025 at 09:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Copyright Licensing" within the industry of goods, specifically focusing on industry-specific software packages. This procurement is related to a licence necessary for providing course-related reading to aid learning and teaching. Located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, the procurement process has reached the Award stage with the contract signed on 31st July 2025. The procurement followed a "Below threshold - unknown" method. The contract, valued at £83,328.34, commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in copyright licensing and software packages tailored for educational settings. Companies that specialise in providing software products and services to the education sector would find competing for similar contracts beneficial for business growth. The procurement process indicates an available market for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to offer their specialised services to public authorities within the educational domain, showcasing potential for future partnerships and long-term engagements with institutions like the University of Cumbria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copyright Licensing

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require a licence to provide course related reading needed to deliver learning and teaching.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051815-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,328 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
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
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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