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GMCA 1496 The Music License

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Nov 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concluded with an award and contract for the "GMCA 1496 The Music License," managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This process focused on providing music licenses for several Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service stations and other associated sites. Classified under the services industry category, the procurement was conducted using a direct method described as 'Below threshold - without competition.' The contract was signed on 22nd August 2025, and it runs from that date until 22nd August 2026. The primary location for service delivery is in the United Kingdom.

This tender, by allowing for a direct procurement method due to the below-threshold nature of the contract, ensures a streamlined process beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like PPL PRS LIMITED, which secured the contract. Businesses well-suited for similar opportunities would be those specialising in recreational, cultural, and sporting services, particularly firms that can provide music licensing or related communication services. The added potential for supplying to public authorities, like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, opens pathways for growing a portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1496 The Music License

Notice Description

Music license for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service stations, plus Bury Training and Safety Centre, Leigh Technical Services and Fire Service Headquarters

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070357-2025
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,359 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PPL PRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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