Award

Copyright Licensing

BANK OF ENGLAND

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27 Jan 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Copyright Licensing" service, managed by the Bank of England, has reached the award stage. This notice, dated 27 January 2026, confirms the completion of the contract. The procurement, handled directly without competition and below the threshold, was aimed at acquiring patent and copyright consultancy services. Located in London, the service addresses the needs of a central government public authority, focusing on legal copying and sharing of published content to avoid copyright infringement. Prenax Corporate Service Ltd, a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) based in Somerset, has been chosen as the supplier for the contract period starting 1 December 2025 and ending 30 November 2026, with a gross contract value of GBP 73,631.18.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for SMEs involved in intellectual property and legal consulting, especially those specialising in copyright services. By engaging in such contracts with notable buyers like the Bank of England, these businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their client base within the UK public sector. This tender is particularly suitable for firms looking to leverage their expertise in copyright consultancy and those aiming to secure steady projects as part of government initiatives to ensure compliance and legal fairness in digital content sharing. The direct procurement method adopted in this process eliminates competition, providing a focused opportunity for businesses with strong credentials and expertise in this niche area.

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Notice Title

Copyright Licensing

Notice Description

The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) licence allows legal copying, scanning, and digital sharing of published content for internal use, protecting the organisation from copyright infringement and ensuring fair compensation to rights-holders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007139-2026
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

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,359 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
askprocurement@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRENAX CORPORATE SERVICE LTD / PRENAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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