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30 Jun 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority based in London, UK, has successfully completed a procurement process for a Copyright Licence Agreement. This contract, categorised under services, specifically targets IT and data services and allows FCA staff to conduct certain copying activities without requiring separate agreements with publishers. Initiated through a direct procurement method without competition due to being below the threshold, this contract was awarded to THE COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LTD. The official contract was signed on 2nd April 2026 and is active as of 30th June 2026, with an operational timeframe lasting until 1st April 2027.

This tender offers businesses the opportunity to engage in service delivery within the specified scope, particularly for those specialising in IT consulting, software development, and data services. Small to medium-sized enterprises similar to THE COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LTD may find significant growth prospects through such direct contracts, especially due to the reduced competitive pressure in below-threshold procurement processes. Businesses with a focus on licensing and rights management will especially benefit from these opportunities in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Copyright Licence Agreement

Notice Description

The licence gives permission for FCA staff to undertake certain copying activities without the need for separate and individual contracts with publishers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061457-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,216 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY

Further Information

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