---
title: "Copyright Licence Fee"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d89c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-31"
---

# Copyright Licence Fee

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d89c

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for a copyright licence to COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED (THE), valued at £451,720.20 gross. This procurement process, initiated through a direct award due to the exclusive intellectual property rights held by the supplier, is in the award stage as of 31 July 2026. The procurement pertains to services in the industry category of subscription services within the UKK11 region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 31 August 2026 to 31 August 2031. This direct procurement method was chosen due to the lack of reasonable alternatives and the unique capability of the supplier to fulfil the requirements.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the creation and management of licensing services and intellectual property management to consider similar engagements with public authorities. Although this specific contract did not accommodate alternative suppliers, understanding such direct award processes can aid businesses, especially SMEs specialising in niche services or holding exclusive rights, in positioning themselves for future direct awards or to identify potential partnership or sub-contracting opportunities with primary suppliers like COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED (THE). Businesses capable of delivering specialised services or with unique intellectual property can leverage these procurement routes to enhance their market presence and expand their business footprint.

## Notice

Copyright license for Bristol City Council to use and access copyrighted material.

### Procurement Information

The contract is being directly awarded because the supplier holds exclusive intellectual property rights and is the only provider able to lawfully supply the required licence/subscription, with no reasonable alternative or substitute available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072635-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £376,441 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 10:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072635-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072635-2026
  31st July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.cla.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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