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Copyright Public Administration Licence for the NDA group

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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30 Apr 2026 at 12:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), based in Cumbria, has completed a procurement process for a "Copyright Public Administration Licence" to support its operations. This contract, amounting to £75,118.92 gross, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement process utilised a direct method, conducted below the threshold without competition, and falls under the services category, specifically related to research and development consultancy. The tender involves acquiring licences from The Copyright Licensing Agency Limited, located in London, to ensure the legal use of copyrighted materials across various media forms. The legal basis for this contract is aligned with the UKPA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender represents a potential opportunity for large-scale service providers operating within the creative and information sectors, particularly those licensing copyrighted materials or offering related consultancy services. The absence of competition in this procurement highlights a niche opportunity for companies with specific expertise in managing copyright compliance and licensing, positioning them favourably for future engagements with public authorities like the NDA. Businesses adept in handling and distributing digital and print media content would find themselves well-suited to similar procurements and could leverage this experience to expand their service offerings to other governmental or quasi-governmental clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copyright Public Administration Licence for the NDA group

Notice Description

12 months of licenses from the Copyright Licenses Agency. The licensing is required as we wish to copy or reuse copyright articles and information contained in books, journals, magazines, online and electronic publications (or press cuttings and document delivery from these editions) and many free-to-view and subscription websites, will require a CLA licence or other statutory authority to ensure lawful copying.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039922-2026
Current Stage
Award
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,599 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 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
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

Further Information

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