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UK5 - Transparency notice

Department for Education

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Education

Buyer Address: Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London, UKI32, SW1P3BT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: matthew1.gregory@education.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
34208054.0 GBP
Published
05 Mar 2026, 10:32
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2032, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Educational Recording Agency
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Schools require licences to access copyright materials for teaching and learning and extracurricular activities. Copyright licences are handled by and purchased from Copyright Management Organisations (CMOs). CMOs are a type of licensing body that grant rights to materials on behalf of rights holders (e.g. authors/composers). Education Recording Agency (ERA): Permits educational establishments to record radio and television broadcasts received in the UK and to access copies of such recordings.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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