Award

Copyright Licensing Agency License Renewal 2025-26

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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14 Oct 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cardiff Metropolitan University involves the renewal of their license with the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) for the period 2025-26. This procurement, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, falls under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems'. The process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract signed on 1st October 2025 and active from 2nd October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method employed was 'direct' and did not involve competition, as it was considered below the threshold. The awarded contract is classified under 'goods'.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses offering software packages and information systems, particularly those looking to establish relationships in the education sector. Although the procurement process was closed to competition, understanding such contracts can provide smaller enterprises insights into niche market demands, particularly in the higher education segment where licensing agreements are prevalent. Companies similar to the Copyright Licensing Agency, offering specialised goods and services, would find such tenders relevant for future direct procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Copyright Licensing Agency License Renewal 2025-26

Notice Description

This notice is in relation to the renewal of the University's license for 2025-26 with the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065345-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

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