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Copyright License

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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04 Dec 2025 at 13:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, located in Brighton, has awarded a contract entitled "Copyright License" as part of its procurement process. The contract pertains to services in the license management software development industry, allowing for the copying and re-use of digital material sourced from various publications. The procurement, carried out directly without competition and below the threshold, is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 23rd June 2025 and active from 1st July 2025 until 30th June 2026. With a gross value of £6784.2, this contract was made under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in license management software development services, particularly those with expertise in managing copyright and digital rights. Despite being awarded to a large supplier, the Copyright Licensing Agency based in London, small and medium enterprises with relevant industry experience and innovative solutions could position themselves for future opportunities in similar procurement processes. Engaging in this sector can help businesses enhance their portfolio by partnering with central government authorities like The Pensions Regulator, paving the way for growth in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copyright License

Notice Description

The licence allows copying from magazines, books and journals as well as the copying and re-use of digital material

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eec8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079742-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,653 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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