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GMCA 1928 GMFRS Copy Right License

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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28 Apr 2026 at 07:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involves awarding a contract for the GMFRS Copyright Licence. This contract falls under the legal services category and is located in Manchester, United Kingdom, classified under sub-central government. The procurement method is direct and falls below the competitive process threshold, involving a sole supplier exemption in line with PA23 regulations. The tender process is complete, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, and a gross contract value of £31,811.76. Key dates include the contract signing on 31st March 2026 and the notice publication on 28th April 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with capabilities to meet copyright licensing needs. However, due to the sole supplier route, it is primarily suitable for established entities well-acquainted with government regulations and service delivery requirements in the public sector. Companies like the COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED, functioning as the supplier for this contract, exemplify the kind of organisation suited to leverage such opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1928 GMFRS Copy Right License

Notice Description

GMFRS Copy License required by law by the government. Route to market exemption (sole supplier) in line with the PA23 regulations and constitution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038285-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,509 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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