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title: "Newspaper Copyright Licensing"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Newspaper Copyright Licensing

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fa31f5c-7420-4b6f-8799-ea19e5146bad

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## Summary

The procurement process for a contract titled "Newspaper Copyright Licensing" was initiated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to manage copyright allocation for news articles. This tender, classified under the CPV category of Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines, has an award value of £47,188 and utilised a direct procurement method via a single tender action, as it was considered below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 21 March 2018, with the contract set to commence on 18 April 2018 and running until 17 April 2019. The location for the delivery of services includes various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating within the copyright consultancy services sector, particularly those with the capability to handle licensing for print media. Service providers in media rights management or intellectual property consultancy are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging with this tender could lead to significant business growth, enhancing the visibility and influence of firms within the competitive landscape of copyright management services.

## Notice

Copyright allocation for news articles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fc234a-8d75-47ae-9541-f73e07fb3716 |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2018 - 17 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,188 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,188 |
| 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 | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NLA MEDIA ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2018 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fc234a-8d75-47ae-9541-f73e07fb3716

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fc234a-8d75-47ae-9541-f73e07fb3716
  25th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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