---
title: "CLA Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06985f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06985f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-05-14"
---

# CLA Licence

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06985f

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has completed an award for a contract titled "CLA Licence" under the services category, specifically for subscription services. The procurement process was conducted using a direct method without competition, as the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) is the sole provider of the necessary comprehensive licence. This licence allows the lawful copying, scanning, and sharing of published content within the DWP for internal business use. The contract, valued at £143,374.75 gross, commenced officially on 28th May 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, serving the UK region.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for those specialising in copyright and intellectual property services, especially those capable of providing licensing solutions across a large repertoire of works. Although the contract was awarded directly to the Copyright Licensing Agency due to its unique position, businesses in analogous sectors could explore similar opportunities within other government departments or seek to develop niche offerings that align with specialised government 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/044212-2026 |
| 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 | 14 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

- 14 May 2026 at 08:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044212-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044212-2026
  14th 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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