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title: "Performing Rights Society (PRS) & Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) Licence"
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# Performing Rights Society (PRS) & Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) Licence

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82c3f5e8-1f43-4636-8c63-0f5de183f5b6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport, which is seeking to establish a contract for a mandatory licence to play and perform music at all sites, through the tender titled "Performing Rights Society (PRS) & Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) Licence." This engagement falls under the highways consultancy services sector and is based in Guildford, England. The procurement method is defined as a sole supplier service in law, with the contract valued at £55,000 and the contract period spanning from 1st October 2020 to 30th September 2021. The tender period closed on 30th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in music licensing, legal consultation, or related services, particularly those that can meet the compliance and performance criteria established by the Department for Transport. Companies with experience in artistic licensing and the ability to navigate the complexities of public sector contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The awarded contract went to PPL PRS Ltd, indicating a preference for established entities within the industry.

## Notice

mandatory licence to play and perform music at all sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65cc2c7-b46a-47c0-ac6f-0975e3b8d8ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - sole supplier of service in law |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,993 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PPL PRS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65cc2c7-b46a-47c0-ac6f-0975e3b8d8ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65cc2c7-b46a-47c0-ac6f-0975e3b8d8ff
  6th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.econtrack.com/Project/View.aspx?data=fdHofPpupBRaoi%2bJx21vCg%3d%3d
  epims link

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