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title: "Research on AI Licensing and Copyright in the Creative Industries"
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# Research on AI Licensing and Copyright in the Creative Industries

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dad7bcba-d382-4764-b7c3-e7b48fcc711c

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for research on AI licensing and copyright within the creative industries, awarded to Alma Economics. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract valued at £349,500. The project is located in London, England, with the delivery address postcode SW1A 2BQ. The procurement stage reached the award phase as of 9th January 2026, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th November 2025 and the contract period commencing on 23rd December 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Businesses with expertise in AI technologies, intellectual property law, and the creative industries are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The focus on research and development services resonates with businesses looking to engage in high-value consultancy and analysis projects that support policy and innovation in the public sector.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services into AI licensing and copyright in the creative industries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583fe5be-2764-40f2-a1ab-d19e09560353 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £349,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £349,500 |
| 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583fe5be-2764-40f2-a1ab-d19e09560353

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583fe5be-2764-40f2-a1ab-d19e09560353
  30th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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