Award

Copyright Licence for Schools - MPLC

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 10:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Mar 2026 at 10:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Mar 2026 at 10:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by the Department for Education concerning the provision of copyright licences for schools, specifically for the non-educational screening of films. The contract was awarded to the Motion Picture Licensing Company (International) Limited, the sole provider capable of offering these licences, due to exclusive intellectual property rights. The industry category is 'Recreational, cultural and sporting services', and the contract covers a broad range of educational establishments in the UK, including London and Eastbourne. The direct award method was employed under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, resulting in a contract valued at approximately £11.2 million, effective from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2032. Noteworthy dates include the contract signing on 17 March 2026, following the award on 5 March 2026.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in licensing or intellectual property services, particularly those capable of offering rights management solutions to educational sectors. Organisations holding exclusive rights or representing rights holders can leverage this tender to expand into the educational sector by providing bespoke licensing solutions and intellectual property management. Businesses involved in distribution or production within motion picture industries may find potential growth avenues by partnering with CMOs, such as MPLC, to offer comprehensive licensing packages that meet the unique requirements of educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copyright Licence for Schools - MPLC

Notice Description

Schools require licences to access copyright materials for teaching and learning and extracurricular activities. Copyright licences are handled by and purchased from Copyright Management Organisations (CMOs). CMOs are a type of licensing body that grant rights to materials on behalf of rights holders (e.g. authors/composers). * Motion Picture Licensing Company (MPLC) Licence: Permits the non-educational screening of films on the premises of an educational establishment.

Procurement Information

MPLC Limited represent motion picture studios, distributors and producers. MPLC and are the sole source for the public performance licence for the legal use of films and TV content in DVD and other digital formats required by schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038455-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,179,578 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£11,179,578 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTION PICTURE LICENSING COMPANY (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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