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

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4be336d-1a70-42db-af3b-b5845563d3d1

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the tender process for the "Copyright Licensing Agency," which pertains to education and training services valued at approximately £82,759,897. This contract allows schools in the UK and over 35 other countries to photocopy published materials, ensuring access to a broad spectrum of educational resources. The tender was concluded on 31 March 2021, with the contract period running from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method was a direct tender through a single tender action, and the contract covers various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational resources, copyright licensing, and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in providing educational content, licensing management, or ancillary services could benefit from this contract and similar future opportunities. Engaging in this sector can lead to partnerships with educational institutions and a chance to expand service offerings in response to growing market demands.

## Notice

This licence allows schools to photocopy books, magazines and journals published in the UK and over 35 other countries giving school access to a wide choice of published information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002c7349-ec50-4290-a946-4931f9030ccb |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,759,897 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,759,897 |
| 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 | COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002c7349-ec50-4290-a946-4931f9030ccb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002c7349-ec50-4290-a946-4931f9030ccb
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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