---
title: "Copyright Licence renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed95"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT"
published: "2025-12-03"
---

# Copyright Licence renewal

Buyer: ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed95

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## Summary

The Atomic Weapons Establishment, part of the UK's central government, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of a copyright licence. Based in Reading, UK, the establishment has awarded the contract under a direct award method to the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited, located in London. This process was conducted without competition, as it was below the procurement threshold. The contract covers the provision of licence management software and runs from 2nd December 2025 to 1st December 2026, with the total value amounting to £191,283. The award went live on 3rd December 2025, with the procurement classified under goods.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and copyright management, particularly those offering innovative licence management solutions. Firms similar to the Copyright Licensing Agency or those experienced in serving public authorities can find prospects for collaboration or subcontracting. Moreover, stakeholders operating within the software industry can gain insights into public procurement trends at the central government level and explore opportunities for growth through similar contracts in this sector. Although this contract was awarded directly, entities with a focus on direct procurement routes could see potential benefits in aligning their offerings with public sector requirements.

## Notice

Direct award to the copyright agency for licence renewal. Only route to market

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079174-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £159,402 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 09:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079174-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079174-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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