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09 Jun 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Music Licence 2026 - 2027" contract was conducted by HM Land Registry, located at Trafalgar House, Croydon. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically subscription services, and is intended to ensure compliance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998 by obtaining the necessary permission to play or perform music in public. The contract, valued at £18,510.72 gross, began on 8th June 2026 and will run until 7th June 2027. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the award was made to PPL PRS Ltd on 5th June 2026. The delivery covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKI, among others.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of music licensing services. It is especially relevant for large-scale suppliers like PPL PRS Ltd, who have the capacity to meet compliance and licensing regulations across a wide geographical footprint. Companies specialising in subscription services or those looking to enter the public authority contracts sector could greatly benefit from forming partnerships with entities such as the HM Land Registry, enhancing their market presence and gaining valuable industry experience. Such engagements provide a foundation for future collaborations and contracts in similar or related fields within the United Kingdom's public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Music Licence 2026 - 2027

Notice Description

By obtaining this licence HMLR are complying with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998, where permission is needed from the relevant copyright holders to play or perform music in public.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054270-2026
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,425 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 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
HM LAND REGISTRY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2AQ
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PPL PRS

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