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title: "Copyright Licences for Schools - Educational Recording Agency (ERA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662b5"
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published: "2026-04-28"
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# Copyright Licences for Schools - Educational Recording Agency (ERA)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662b5

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## Summary

The Department for Education, a central government authority based in London, has completed a procurement process concerning the acquisition of copyright licences for schools through the Educational Recording Agency (ERA). This direct award is specifically aimed at permitting educational establishments across the UK to record radio and television broadcasts and access copies of such recordings, crucial for teaching and extracurricular activities. The contract, valued at over £41 million, commenced on 1 April 2026 and runs until 31 March 2032, underlining its strategic importance in the education sector and addressing intellectual property exclusive rights.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for organisations involved in providing licensing and copyright management services within the educational sector, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property rights and educational media. The award, given to the Educational Recording Agency, suggests that businesses with the ability to manage copyright materials via licensing bodies would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, fostering growth and partnerships within the realm of educational services. Furthermore, SMEs with specialised knowledge and resources in recreational, cultural, and sporting services might find further contracts in this domain to capitalise on existing expertise and expand their service offerings.

## 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). Education Recording Agency (ERA): Permits educational establishments to record radio and television broadcasts received in the UK and to access copies of such recordings.

### Procurement Information

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). Education Recording Agency (ERA) are the sole source of the licence that permits educational establishments to record radio and television broadcasts received in the UK and to access copies of such recordings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038354-2026 |
| 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 | £34,208,054 |
| Contracts value | £34,208,054 |

## 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 | EDUCATIONAL RECORDING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 09:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038354-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 10:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019783-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 10:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019766-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038354-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019783-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019766-2026
  5th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15351

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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