---
title: "CLA Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069860"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-05-28"
---

# CLA Licence

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069860

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government authority based in London, has completed a direct procurement process for the provision of a Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) licence. This contract enables the lawful use of copyright-protected materials, such as books and digital publications, within the department for internal purposes. The procurement falls under the services category and was awarded due to the absence of competition, as the CLA is the sole authorised collective licensing body in the UK. The contract, valued at £99,563.30 with a gross amount of £119,475.96, is active from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 and was officially signed on 28 May 2026. The procurement was executed without competition, as it was below the threshold for mandatory tendering requirements.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in copyright and intellectual property sectors. Although this particular contract was awarded directly to the CLA, organisations involved in related legal, compliance, and publishing services could assess similar future opportunities or partnerships to expand their business portfolios. Companies that specialise in providing support services to government agencies may find engaging in collaborations or consultancy advantageous to gain a foothold in government contracts. This demonstrates the potential for growth within a government context where niche expertise or unique authorisations, such as those held by the CLA, are prized.

## 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. The correct contract dates are 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027 - the UK6 wasn't mandatory as this is under threshold due to technical reasons it has led to a delay in publishing the notice hence the differing dates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050181-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 28 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 | £99,563 |

## Status

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

## 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

- 28 May 2026 at 10:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050181-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 08:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044213-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050181-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044213-2026
  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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