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title: "Copyright Licence for Schools - MPLC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662b2"
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# Copyright Licence for Schools - MPLC

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662b2

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by the Department for Education concerning the provision of copyright licences for schools, specifically for the non-educational screening of films. The contract was awarded to the Motion Picture Licensing Company (International) Limited, the sole provider capable of offering these licences, due to exclusive intellectual property rights. The industry category is 'Recreational, cultural and sporting services', and the contract covers a broad range of educational establishments in the UK, including London and Eastbourne. The direct award method was employed under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, resulting in a contract valued at approximately £11.2 million, effective from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2032. Noteworthy dates include the contract signing on 17 March 2026, following the award on 5 March 2026.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in licensing or intellectual property services, particularly those capable of offering rights management solutions to educational sectors. Organisations holding exclusive rights or representing rights holders can leverage this tender to expand into the educational sector by providing bespoke licensing solutions and intellectual property management. Businesses involved in distribution or production within motion picture industries may find potential growth avenues by partnering with CMOs, such as MPLC, to offer comprehensive licensing packages that meet the unique requirements of educational institutions.

## Notice

Schools require licences to access copyright materials for teaching and learning and extracurricular activities. Copyright licences are handled by and purchased from Copyright Management Organisations (CMOs). CMOs are a type of licensing body that grant rights to materials on behalf of rights holders (e.g. authors/composers). * Motion Picture Licensing Company (MPLC) Licence: Permits the non-educational screening of films on the premises of an educational establishment.

### Procurement Information

MPLC Limited represent motion picture studios, distributors and producers. MPLC and are the sole source for the public performance licence for the legal use of films and TV content in DVD and other digital formats required by schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038455-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,179,578 |
| Contracts value | £11,179,578 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTION PICTURE LICENSING COMPANY (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 10:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038455-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 10:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019768-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 10:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019763-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038455-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019768-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019763-2026
  5th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15358

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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