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Public Screenings of films and TV programs in Communal Setting

ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED

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17 Jul 2026 at 08:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (RBH), a sub-central government public authority based in Rochdale, UK. The tender, titled "Public Screenings of films and TV programs in Communal Setting," falls under the services industry category and targets locations within the UK. This tender is in the award stage, with contracts having been completed on 17th July 2026. The process involved a direct procurement method due to the lack of market competition, as Motion Picture Licensing Company Limited is the sole supplier capable of providing the necessary licensing for broadcasting films and TV programmes in communal TV settings. Key deadlines include an upcoming contract signature date scheduled for 20th August 2026, covering a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2035.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in telecommunications and licensing services, particularly those capable of providing specialised licences for digital media broadcasts in communal environments. Given that the Motion Picture Licensing Company Limited was the sole supplier, there is an indication of a niche market, potentially providing business growth opportunities for companies that can offer similar services. Companies within the telecommunications sector or those looking to expand their offerings in digital licensing services could benefit from exploring future opportunities in this area, especially given the significant contract value of £192,000. Businesses that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this sector particularly conducive to growth due to its specialised nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Screenings of films and TV programs in Communal Setting

Notice Description

Licence required, in addition to standard communal TV licence (within our Independent Living Schemes). In order to allow RBH to legally broadcast films and TV programmes that are being shown on the communal TV.

Procurement Information

Competitive tender opportunity was unavailable as there was no market to tender. MPLC is the only supplier that provides these licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067519-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 2UP
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTION PICTURE LICENSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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