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Motion Picture License

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Derbyshire County Council has reached the award stage for the Motion Picture License, part of the services industry category. This contract covers the 2026/27 Annual Motion Picture Umbrella License for Derbyshire County Council sites, with a contract period from 18th March 2026 to 7th February 2027. The buyer, a public authority sub-central government entity, is based in Matlock, UK. The award was given to MPLC, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Eastbourne. The procurement process was below threshold and utilised an unknown procurement method. The contract was signed and became active on 18th March 2026, with a total value of £25,075.20 (gross amount £30,090.24).

The tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in patent and copyright consultancy services. Small to medium enterprises with a focus on intellectual property services would be well-suited to similar engagements, potentially expanding their portfolio in the public sector. The awarded SME, MPLC, exemplifies the potential for similar businesses to secure government contracts. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to establish relationships within the public sector and demonstrate expertise in delivering specialised consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Motion Picture License

Notice Description

Motion Picture Umbrella License 2026/27 Annual for DCC Sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026850-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£25,075 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 7 Feb 2027 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MPLC

Further Information

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