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Copyright licence renewals for photocopying and scanning of publications for educational purposes (CLA)

University of Strathclyde

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02 Feb 2026 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) Higher Education Licence for the 2025-2026 period. This procurement falls under the "Government services" industry category, specifically targeting the need for services related to lawful photocopying, scanning, and digital reproduction of academic publications. The procurement process was conducted as a limited procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, awarding the contract to The Copyright Licensing Agency. The contract, valued at £185,730.48, was signed on 14th October 2025, and it primarily serves the educational sector within the Glasgow region (UKM82).

This tender presents distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in copyright licensing and educational support services. Organisations capable of providing comprehensive copyright management and legal compliance solutions could greatly benefit from engaging with similar procurement opportunities. The ability to support higher education institutions, especially in maintaining their operational requirements related to educational content reproduction, would be advantageous and position such businesses well for future, similar tenders. Small to medium-sized enterprises with strong expertise and proven capabilities in this niche field would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar contract opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copyright licence renewals for photocopying and scanning of publications for educational purposes (CLA)

Notice Description

Copyright licence renewal for photocopying and scanning of publications for educational purposes (CLA).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires an annual Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) Higher Education Licence to enable the lawful photocopying, scanning, digital reproduction, storage, communication, and sharing of extracts from copyright-protected works for teaching, learning and research. The CLA is the UK-government-recognised collective rights management body authorised to issue licences permitting the reuse of text and images from books, journals, magazines and digital publications. This licence is essential for higher education institutions, as it provides the legal permissions needed to copy material from a wide range of UK and international publishers and rights-holders. Without a valid CLA licence, staff and students would be unable to lawfully reproduce copyrighted content required to support course delivery, academic study, and research activity.

Procurement Information

This procurement covers the renewal of the University's CLA Higher Education Licence for 2025-2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009149-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75131000 - Government services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,730 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA)

Further Information

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