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Copyright License

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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01 May 2026 at 07:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, has completed a direct procurement process for an annual copyright licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency. This process, categorised under the "goods" industry and involving a licence management software package, was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract, actively awarded to the Copyright Licensing Agency, commenced on 20th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 19th April 2027. Located in Southampton, this procurement aligns with legal regulations as detailed in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses capable of providing specialised goods such as software licences. Firms with expertise in managing and delivering comprehensive licensing agreements could find significant growth potential in engaging with such government contracts. Although competition was not part of this particular procurement due to its direct nature, similar future tenders in this domain could potentially open new prospects for businesses looking to expand their footprint in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copyright License

Notice Description

Annual license from the Copyright Licensing Agency (Official Body).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040242-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 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
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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