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title: "Copyright Licensing Agency (Schools Printed Music Licence - SPML)"
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# Copyright Licensing Agency (Schools Printed Music Licence - SPML)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20f8184a-8869-478b-89bd-1ad4ebe03dd2

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to formalise a contract titled "Copyright Licensing Agency (Schools Printed Music Licence - SPML)" to facilitate the reproduction of printed music for educational purposes. This procurement process is in the award stage, with a total contract value of approximately £19.5 million. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed is a direct award via a single tender action, which is applicable as the contract falls below the established threshold. This opportunity caters to a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the provision of educational services, music licensing, or related fields. Businesses that specialise in copyright and licensing, especially those catering to educational institutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. With a substantial contract duration and value, successful bidders could benefit from long-term revenue and enhanced visibility in the education sector.

## Notice

SPML allows you to make copies of printed music by any of the following means: photocopying, scanning, the licence allows the arrangement of a printed musical work for any instrumental and/or vocal combination within schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500ae092-64a1-4c8c-9908-5d1cebc3703a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,527,168 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,527,168 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPML |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500ae092-64a1-4c8c-9908-5d1cebc3703a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500ae092-64a1-4c8c-9908-5d1cebc3703a
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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