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COV - 23860 - Performance Fees for Godiva Festival

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 10:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by Coventry City Council, concerns the provision of performance fees for the Godiva Festival, focusing on music playing and performance services. This contract falls under the services industry category and was conducted through a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold status, meaning it proceeded without competition. The procurement process is complete, with PPL PRS Ltd, a Leicester-based SME, awarded the contract. The contract period began on 22nd August 2025 and is expected to end on 11th September 2027, involving a gross amount of £48,345.62. Key stakeholders include the Coventry City Council as the buying organisation and PPL PRS Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the event services industry, specifically those specialising in performance rights and music licensing. Companies that can offer efficient and reliable services to support music festivals and events, especially those operating as small or medium-sized enterprises, would find themselves well-suited to engage in such contracts. By capitalising on the growth of such events, businesses can expand their client base, enhance professional reputation, and increase revenue streams by providing essential services for festivals like the Godiva Festival.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - 23860 - Performance Fees for Godiva Festival

Notice Description

PRS and PPL fees for Godiva Festival music playing and performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059680
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054943-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,288 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PPL PRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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