---
title: "CLA Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06981c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# CLA Licence

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06981c

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, located at Caxton House, London, has awarded a contract for the "CLA Licence" under the public procurement process. This contract pertains to the provision of a Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) licence, enabling the lawful use of copyright-protected materials such as books, journals, and digital publications for internal business use. The buying organisation operates in the central government sector with the office based in London, UK. The procurement method used was a direct award, bypassing competition due to the unique capability of the CLA to provide a comprehensive licence covering the authorised repertoire. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract running from 28th May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The primary industry category is subscription services, and the contract value is grossed at GBP 143,374.75.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for enterprises engaged in the supply of licensing services or those operating within the copyright and intellectual property sectors. The successful tenderer, the Copyright Licensing Agency, is a large-scale operation equipped to manage and distribute the necessary licences to support business compliance with UK copyright law. Businesses with access to niche copyright materials and those capable of managing large-scale intellectual property compliance are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts or consider sub-contracting opportunities. The presence of a direct procurement method suggests opportunities for businesses that can offer unique, high-value services that meet precise governmental needs.

## Notice

Provision of a Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) licence to enable the lawful copying, scanning, and sharing of published content (including books, journals, magazines and digital publications) within the organisation for internal business use. The licence provides access to the CLA's repertoire of copyright-protected materials and ensures compliance with UK copyright law. The CLA operates as the sole collective licensing body authorised to grant these rights on behalf of authors, publishers, and other rights holders. This contract has been awarded directly due to the absence of competition for the required rights, as the CLA is the only organisation able to provide a comprehensive licence covering the relevant repertoire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044093-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,478 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 15:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044093-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044093-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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