---
title: "Copyright Licence for Higher Education"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609915"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609915.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2020-01-09"
---

# Copyright Licence for Higher Education

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609915

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed a procurement process for a Copyright Licence for Higher Education, valued at £102,850. The initiative falls under the services category and adheres to an open procurement method. This contract was awarded following a sole supplier justification due to technical reasons, as detailed in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 8th January 2020 and is located in Aberdeen, UK.

This award presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in copyright licensing and educational services to engage with public sector education initiatives. Specifically, companies that specialise in providing copyright solutions or have the capability to deliver tailored services for higher education institutions might find avenues for business growth. The nature of the contract implies that competition was limited to a specific supplier, highlighting a niche market where other similar enterprises could explore opportunities to support educational institutions.

## 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=JAN376657 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £102,850 |

## 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

- 9 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376657

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376657
  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-r6ebe6-0000609915

## Provenance

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