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title: "Background Music License"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-03-19"
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# Background Music License

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-653fc60f-8500-481f-ade7-1245acf147ec

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for a Background Music License. The contract, valued at £28,076 GBP, has been awarded to PRS For Music. The procurement method used was selective with a procurement method detail of Catalogue purchase. The contract period is set to begin on April 1, 2024, and end on January 5, 2025. The award was published on March 19, 2024. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation located in Aldermaston, Reading, England.

This tender for a Background Music License issued by the Ministry of Defence provides an opportunity for businesses operating in the services sector. Companies specialising in license management software packages would be well-suited to compete. The contract period spans from April 2024 to January 2025, presenting a clear timeline for engagement and delivery. This opportunity aligns with the Ministry of Defence's strategic focus on enhancing its background music licensing services.

## Notice

Background Music License

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd079b1e-a7bc-4e1b-b9f7-2f313f49eaac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 5 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,076 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,076 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRS FOR MUSIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd079b1e-a7bc-4e1b-b9f7-2f313f49eaac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd079b1e-a7bc-4e1b-b9f7-2f313f49eaac
  19th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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