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title: "Copyright License"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Copyright License

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-011fdade-5491-4257-89c0-33950c787d2f

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a public procurement process for a copyright licence, classified under license management software packages (CPV code 48218000). The procurement was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at GBP 27,455.62, began on 1st April 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026. The awarded licence will cover various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The key procurement stages have culminated in the award, with the contract being active as of 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in licencing software and services in the technology and intellectual property management sectors. Large-scale enterprises with experience and capacity to manage high-value contracts would be well suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The MCA, as a central government body, often seeks targeted solutions, which can provide reliable, scalable licencing management services to achieve their operational needs across a broad geographic span.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/984c5520-cac1-460b-a4af-fc131b84a7ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,455 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,455 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/984c5520-cac1-460b-a4af-fc131b84a7ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/984c5520-cac1-460b-a4af-fc131b84a7ff
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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