---
title: "Copyright Licence for Higher Education"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564678"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000564678.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2018-11-16"
---

# Copyright Licence for Higher Education

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564678

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed a tender process for a "Copyright Licence for Higher Education" aimed at providing copyright services specific to the UK higher education sector. This procurement, classified under the services category, utilised an open procurement method and involved a sole supplier justification. The contract, which has a value of £96,500, was signed on 16th November 2018, following the application of regulations allowing for selection based solely on technical requirements when competition is not feasible. The procurement was designated as complete, and the main delivery addresses are located in Aberdeen, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the copyright licensing and education services sector. Companies that specialise in copyright management and have the capability to deliver tailored services for higher education institutions would particularly benefit. As the contract was awarded to the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd, it highlights the importance of expertise and technical capability in successfully securing contracts within this specialised niche, encouraging similar businesses to prepare for future tender opportunities in the education sector.

## Notice

UK Higher Education Copyright Licence Sole Supplier justification made under chapter 2, section 3 and procedure 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator - competition is absent for technical reasons

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Higher Education Copyright Licence Sole Supplier justification made under chapter 2, section 3 and procedure 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator - competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337287 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## 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

- 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337287

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337287
  Copyright Licence for Higher Education - UK Higher Education Copyright Licence Sole Supplier justification made under chapter 2, section 3 and procedure 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator - competition is absent for technical reasons

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000564678

## Provenance

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