Award

The Music Licence

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 15:15

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 11:29

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has concluded a tender process titled "The Music Licence," which falls under the industry category of Entertainment Services. Located at the Trust Headquarters in Belfast, the procurement was initiated to lawfully allow the playing of copyrighted music in Trust premises and events. The procurement stage has been successfully completed with a contract awarded to PPL PRS, the sole authorised UK body for issuing music performance licences. The direct award rationale stemmed from technical reasons and the uniqueness of the supplier. The procurement process adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations, and the performance period for the contract spans from 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses focused on the entertainment and telecommunications sector, especially those offering related equipment or services that complement music performance in public settings. Companies capable of managing large-scale audio-visual requirements and catering to public performance needs are ideal candidates to consider similar opportunities in future procurement processes. As this contract is specified through direct award due to the technical exclusivity of the licence, businesses should aim to explore partnerships with authorised entities like PPL PRS or diversify offerings into related sectors where legal compliance and licensing play critical roles.

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Notice Title

The Music Licence

Notice Description

The Music Licence permits the Trust to lawfully play music which is subject to copyright, which may be heard by others. Appliances and occasions include TV's & Radio in Trust premises and at Trust events.

Procurement Information

PPL PRS is the only authorised body in the UK to issue a single joint licence for the public performance of recorded music. No other provider is legally able to grant a valid UK wide licence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e236
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079830-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£100,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Sharon Patterson
Contact Email
procurement@setrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
+447368678211

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT16 1RH
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Dundonald
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PPL PRS

PPL/PRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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