---
title: "GMCA 1496 The Music License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-03"
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# GMCA 1496 The Music License

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b4

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## Summary

The procurement process concluded with an award and contract for the "GMCA 1496 The Music License," managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This process focused on providing music licenses for several Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service stations and other associated sites. Classified under the services industry category, the procurement was conducted using a direct method described as 'Below threshold - without competition.' The contract was signed on 22nd August 2025, and it runs from that date until 22nd August 2026. The primary location for service delivery is in the United Kingdom.

This tender, by allowing for a direct procurement method due to the below-threshold nature of the contract, ensures a streamlined process beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like PPL PRS LIMITED, which secured the contract. Businesses well-suited for similar opportunities would be those specialising in recreational, cultural, and sporting services, particularly firms that can provide music licensing or related communication services. The added potential for supplying to public authorities, like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, opens pathways for growing a portfolio in the public sector.

## 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070357-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,359 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PPL PRS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 10:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070357-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070357-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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