---
title: "The Music Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e236"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e236.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2025-12-04"
---

# The Music Licence

Buyer: SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e236

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## Summary

The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has concluded a tender process titled "The Music Licence," which falls under the industry category of Entertainment Services. Located at the Trust Headquarters in Belfast, the procurement was initiated to lawfully allow the playing of copyrighted music in Trust premises and events. The procurement stage has been successfully completed with a contract awarded to PPL PRS, the sole authorised UK body for issuing music performance licences. The direct award rationale stemmed from technical reasons and the uniqueness of the supplier. The procurement process adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations, and the performance period for the contract spans from 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses focused on the entertainment and telecommunications sector, especially those offering related equipment or services that complement music performance in public settings. Companies capable of managing large-scale audio-visual requirements and catering to public performance needs are ideal candidates to consider similar opportunities in future procurement processes. As this contract is specified through direct award due to the technical exclusivity of the licence, businesses should aim to explore partnerships with authorised entities like PPL PRS or diversify offerings into related sectors where legal compliance and licensing play critical roles.

## Notice

The Music Licence permits the Trust to lawfully play music which is subject to copyright, which may be heard by others. Appliances and occasions include TV's & Radio in Trust premises and at Trust events.

### Procurement Information

PPL PRS is the only authorised body in the UK to issue a single joint licence for the public performance of recorded music. No other provider is legally able to grant a valid UK wide licence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079830-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,750 |
| Contracts value | £100,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT16 1RH |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Dundonald |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PPL PRS; 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
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079830-2025
- 17 Nov 2025 at 11:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074321-2025
- 17 Nov 2025 at 10:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074286-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079830-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074321-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074286-2025
  17th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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