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title: "Copyright Licences for Schools - Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL)"
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# Copyright Licences for Schools - Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e400281-d454-4862-a5f0-152c3e9169d6

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract for "Copyright Licenses for Schools" to PHONOGRAPHIC PERFORMANCE LIMITED. The contract is valued at £16,649,278 and covers the renewal of copyright licenses for the use of recorded music in schools. The procurement method used was "Other - Single Source Procurement". The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028, with the tender period ending on December 31, 2022. The buying organisation is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, and the delivery address includes various locations in the United Kingdom and internationally.

This contract award presents an opportunity for suppliers in the professional services industry, specifically those providing services related to copyright licenses or music rights management. Businesses dealing with recorded music distribution and licensing would find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. As the contract period spans over several years, suppliers capable of fulfilling long-term agreements and providing services to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for this procurement.

## Notice

Renewal of the copyright licence to allow the use of recorded music in schools (this covers recording studios).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69bea1d3-c69d-4073-85f2-82bbf639ebdd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Procurement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,649,278 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,649,278 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE99 1NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHONOGRAPHIC PERFORMANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2023 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69bea1d3-c69d-4073-85f2-82bbf639ebdd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69bea1d3-c69d-4073-85f2-82bbf639ebdd
  7th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35d8e495-eadf-4037-a08a-ca115c17e962
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