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UK5 - Transparency notice

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Education involves a contract titled "UK5 - Transparency Notice," which is in the award stage and falls under the category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The procurement, carried out through a direct award method, focuses on granting schools licences to use copyright materials for educational purposes. The supplier selected is the Educational Recording Agency, a London-based organisation. The procurement was finalised with a contract award notice published on 5th March 2026, and the contract is set to begin on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st March 2032. The total contract value is £34,208,054, with a gross amount of £41,049,664.91, marking a significant investment in educational resources.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for growth within the educational services industry, especially for organisations that support schools in accessing copyrighted educational materials. Businesses specialising in educational licensing, intellectual property, and digital resources management stand to benefit the most, given the focus on copyright management organisations (CMOs). Small to medium enterprises, like the Educational Recording Agency, that can offer specialised services in broadcasting and media recording rights, are particularly well-positioned to leverage this procurement to expand their influence within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK5 - Transparency notice

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). Education Recording Agency (ERA): Permits educational establishments to record radio and television broadcasts received in the UK and to access copies of such recordings.

Procurement Information

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). Education Recording Agency (ERA) are the sole source of the licence that permits educational establishments to record radio and television broadcasts received in the UK and to access copies of such recordings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019783-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£34,208,054 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

EDUCATIONAL RECORDING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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