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title: "Copyright Licensing Agency (The Educational Recording Agency ERA)"
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# Copyright Licensing Agency (The Educational Recording Agency ERA)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87bf16b1-01a8-4ba1-9ece-8897d9e38bc1

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the Copyright Licensing Agency (The Educational Recording Agency ERA), which falls under the education and training services sector. This contract, valued at £32,122,478.12, enables educational institutions in the UK to record and access broadcasts, facilitating enhanced learning opportunities. The contract period is set from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2026, with the procurement method classified as a direct, single tender action. The tender status was reported on 10th March 2021, following its award on 18th December 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources and media licensing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, as they can leverage their expertise in educational content development and broadcasting rights management. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to expand their service offerings, thereby supporting educational establishments in delivering quality learning experiences.

## Notice

This allows educational establishments to record radio and television broadcast received in the UK and to access copies of such recordings. Teachers can access and download material on a number of demand catch-up services including BBC iplayer, All4, Five on Demand and ITV player. This allows educational settings to enable students to access licensed recordings and clips.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55807122-d907-44d4-a4b2-cade3b753624 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,122,478 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,122,478 |
| 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 | THE EDUCATIONAL RECORDING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55807122-d907-44d4-a4b2-cade3b753624

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55807122-d907-44d4-a4b2-cade3b753624
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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