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Copyright Licences for Schools - Educational Recording Agency (ERA)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:07

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:32

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, a central government authority based in London, has completed a procurement process concerning the acquisition of copyright licences for schools through the Educational Recording Agency (ERA). This direct award is specifically aimed at permitting educational establishments across the UK to record radio and television broadcasts and access copies of such recordings, crucial for teaching and extracurricular activities. The contract, valued at over £41 million, commenced on 1 April 2026 and runs until 31 March 2032, underlining its strategic importance in the education sector and addressing intellectual property exclusive rights.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for organisations involved in providing licensing and copyright management services within the educational sector, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property rights and educational media. The award, given to the Educational Recording Agency, suggests that businesses with the ability to manage copyright materials via licensing bodies would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, fostering growth and partnerships within the realm of educational services. Furthermore, SMEs with specialised knowledge and resources in recreational, cultural, and sporting services might find further contracts in this domain to capitalise on existing expertise and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Copyright Licences for Schools - Educational Recording Agency (ERA)

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038354-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£34,208,054 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£34,208,054 £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

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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