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title: "GMCA 1296 The Music License"
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# GMCA 1296 The Music License

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de2175b8-f925-4e60-9675-68e1d47e455f

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## Summary

The procurement process for "GMCA 1296 The Music License" has been carried out by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The contract involves providing a music licence for various service locations such as Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service stations, Bury Training and Safety Centre, Leigh Technical Services, and Fire Service Headquarters. This contract falls under the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, classified as CPV 32000000, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed through a direct award method, with the contract period starting on 23rd August 2024 and ending on 22nd August 2025. The tender was classified under the "services" category and has a total contract value of GBP 40,936.91. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 22nd August 2024 and the award's active status commencing the same day.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the music licensing and communications industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since it supports SME participation, although not voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Firms with experience in providing communication and telecommunication equipment and services will find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their business in the public sector. The contract with PPL PRS LIMITED demonstrates that entities capable of delivering specialised music licensing services in designated public sector environments could secure substantial growth and future opportunities through effective service delivery and robust engagement with public purchasing authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

## Notice

Music license for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service stations, plus Bury Training and Safety Centre, Leigh Technical Services and Fire Service Headquarters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c3c352-e03d-4b6a-ac67-eff51ca67beb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,936 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,936 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c3c352-e03d-4b6a-ac67-eff51ca67beb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c3c352-e03d-4b6a-ac67-eff51ca67beb
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

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