---
title: "Copyright License"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fde"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068fde.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# Copyright License

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fde

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, has completed a direct procurement process for an annual copyright licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency. This process, categorised under the "goods" industry and involving a licence management software package, was conducted without competition as it was below the threshold. The contract, actively awarded to the Copyright Licensing Agency, commenced on 20th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 19th April 2027. Located in Southampton, this procurement aligns with legal regulations as detailed in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses capable of providing specialised goods such as software licences. Firms with expertise in managing and delivering comprehensive licensing agreements could find significant growth potential in engaging with such government contracts. Although competition was not part of this particular procurement due to its direct nature, similar future tenders in this domain could potentially open new prospects for businesses looking to expand their footprint in government contracts.

## Notice

Annual license from the Copyright Licensing Agency (Official Body).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040242-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,570 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 07:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040242-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040242-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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