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title: "con_24634 - School Recording Licence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a63094a-6759-4bfe-8e12-bb317c27eb33"
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# con_24634 - School Recording Licence

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a63094a-6759-4bfe-8e12-bb317c27eb33

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the tender process for the "con_24634 - School Recording Licence", which falls under the publishing services industry category. This procurement is part of the Central Licensing Scheme (CLS) for purchasing copyright licences for all state-funded schools in England. By utilising a direct procurement method known as "Single tender action (below threshold)", the Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £6,499,281 to the Performing Rights Society. The contract spans from 10 October 2024 to 31 March 2026 and includes services to be provided across various regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 22 March 2024 and the formal award date on 10 October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale organisations familiar with copyright and licensing services to engage in a long-term contract. As the CLS ensures full compliance with copyright legislation and provides administrative savings, businesses specialising in publishing services who are capable of handling large-scale contracts will find this procurement particularly beneficial. The certainty of demand and the substantial contract value make it an attractive opportunity for established enterprises looking to solidify their presence in the educational sector.

## Notice

Since 2013, the Department has purchased copyright licences for all state-funded schools in England1 from CMOs as part of the Central Licensing Scheme (CLS). Prior to this, each local authority (LA) and academy trust purchased licences for schools in their area or trust. The CLS achieves price discounts and administrative savings for schools and LAs and guarantees that schools are compliant with legislation when carrying out activities that require use of copyright materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff55aa7-ab28-40e5-ba36-348a66cf1709 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,499,281 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,499,281 |
| 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 | PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 14:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff55aa7-ab28-40e5-ba36-348a66cf1709
- 4 Nov 2024 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff55aa7-ab28-40e5-ba36-348a66cf1709

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff55aa7-ab28-40e5-ba36-348a66cf1709
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29b2a1ce-0163-40bd-b1d8-eddefcb2db38
  n/a

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