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title: "Copyright Licences for Schools - Schools Printed Music Licence - (SPML)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b59"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Copyright Licences for Schools - Schools Printed Music Licence - (SPML)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b59

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## Summary

The Department for Education, located in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Copyright Licences for Schools - Schools Printed Music Licence (SPML)." This tender falls under the "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" category and involved the direct award of a contract to Printed Music Licensing Ltd, effective from 17 April 2026 to 31 March 2031. The procurement method used was a direct award, supported by the rationale that Printed Music Licensing Ltd is the sole provider of the SPML, essential for schools to legally copy and arrange printed music for educational and extracurricular purposes. The contract's gross value is £27,124,637, with the associated legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the field of copyright management and licensing services. Companies adept in handling intellectual property rights, especially those pertaining to music and educational materials, can explore similar niches or foster partnerships with organisations like Printed Music Licensing Ltd. Given that such licences are crucial for educational institutions, there is potential for growth in offering innovative or additional services that complement these existing licences. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in educational support services or those looking to specialise in intellectual property solutions can particularly benefit from targeting similar procurement opportunities.

## 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). The School Printed Music licence (SPML): Permits the copying and arranging of printed music owned by a school, teacher or music service or hub engaged in supporting the school.

### Procurement Information

Printed Music Licensing Ltd are the sole source of the licence permitting the copying and arranging of printed music owned by a school, teacher or music service or hub engaged in supporting the school.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042983-2026 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,603,864 |
| Contracts value | £22,603,864 |

## 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 | PRINTED MUSIC LICENSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 12:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042983-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 07:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030660-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 07:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030655-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042983-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030660-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030655-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15981

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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