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title: "Access and Use of Copyright Material"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e330"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Access and Use of Copyright Material

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e330

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## Summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Access and Use of Copyright Material," intended to enable the Greater Manchester Police to access and use copyright material and resources for learning and development. The contract, awarded to COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED(THE), falls under the industry categories of miscellaneous business and related services as well as recreational, cultural, and sporting services. This procurement, in the region of Greater Manchester, was conducted through a direct method below the competition threshold, in alignment with GMP's exemption process under their Contract Standing Orders. The contractual period, active as of 1st July 2025, will continue until 31st March 2026, with a financial value of £101,000. The award was formalised on 18th November 2025, confirming the contract's completion.

This tender represents significant opportunity for businesses specialising in copyright management services, licensing, and similar business and culture-oriented services. SMEs that can deliver robust copyright licensing solutions or support organisations in managing intellectual property compliantly would find value in engaging with such opportunities. This process showcases how tailored services without competition can create collaborations with significant public authorities, providing stable financial and operational prospects for businesses effectively positioned in this sector.

## Notice

Licence to enable GMP to access and use copyright material, resources and artificial intelligence to create and deliver learning and development to the force. The licence covers all copyright material and ensures that GMP does not need to engage directly with the originator or would liable for prosecution for the inappropriate use of material. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074721-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £101,000 |

## 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 | COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED(THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074721-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074721-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cla.co.uk
- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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