---
title: "UKRI-4955 CLA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0511ac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2025-05-13"
---

# UKRI-4955 CLA

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0511ac

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has completed a contract for licensing services with the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited, as part of the procurement titled "UKRI-4955 CLA". The contract allows UKRI to reference and use protected newspaper and magazine content without breaching copyright. The process belongs to the services category and operates under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition. Located in Swindon, UK, the initiative is part of sub-central government activities with the award dated 10 May 2025. The contract period commences on 19 May 2025 and concludes on 17 May 2026, covering regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers business growth opportunities via copyright consultancy services. Organisations specialising in licensing and copyright management could gain valuable experience and develop further capacity through this contract. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in content licensing, can leverage their niche capabilities to excel in such procurements. Engaging with UK Research & Innovation provides an avenue to collaborate within the public authority sector, potentially leading to additional insights and client relationships. The contract, covering a substantial amount in GBP, highlights the potential revenue and reputational benefits for businesses focusing on intellectual property services.

## Notice

Licensing organisation to allow UKRI to reference and use protected newspaper and magazine content without breaching copyright To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=949350474

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020723-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2025 - 17 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £251,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020723-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020723-2025
  13th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=949350474
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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