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Research on AI Licensing and Copyright in the Creative Industries

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Buyer Address: 100 Parliament Street, LONDON, SW1A2BQ, England

Contact Email: Commercial@dcms.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
349500.0 GBP
Published
30 Jan 2026, 16:24
Deadline
07 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
23 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Alma economics
Official Source
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Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services into AI licensing and copyright in the creative industries.

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