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Annual Performing Rights Society License 2025

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by National Highways involved a direct acquisition of the Annual Performing Rights Society Licence for 2025, titled "UK7 - Contract Details Notice." Situated in Guildford, National Highways represents a central government public authority headquartered at Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close. The licence procurement falls within the miscellaneous membership organisations services category and follows a "light touch" procurement regime. The process was completed without competition due to its below-threshold value. A contract with PRS & PPL Limited, an SME based in Leicester, was signed on the 2nd of September 2025, active until the 30th of September 2027, with a contract value of £92,000 GBP.

This procurement presents small to medium enterprises (SMEs) providing similar services with the opportunity to engage in future opportunities with the central government. Businesses focused on music licensing and rights management are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in these projects allows companies to build long-term relationships with government clients, expand their service portfolio, and enhance their credibility in the industry. Therefore, staying informed about such procurement activities could significantly benefit enterprises in the performing rights and phonographic performance sectors.

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Notice Title

Annual Performing Rights Society License 2025

Notice Description

To aquire Performing Rights Society (PRS) & Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) Licence (TheMusicLicence)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053493-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98130000 - Miscellaneous membership organisations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
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
indirectprocurementmailbox@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

PRS & PPL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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