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Copyright licence renewals for photocopying and scanning of publications for educational purposes (CLA)

University of Strathclyde

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of Strathclyde

Buyer Address: Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street, Glasgow, UKM82, G1 1XU

Contact Name: Magnus Tuck, Procurement Co-ordinator

Contact Email: magnus.tuck@strath.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
185730.48 GBP
Published
02 Feb 2026, 00:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
75131000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA)
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

Copyright licence renewal for photocopying and scanning of publications for educational purposes (CLA).

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External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548569

Link Title: Copyright licence renewals for photocopying and scanning of publications for educational purposes (CLA)

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Document Title: Copyright licence renewals for photocopying and scanning of publications for educational purposes (CLA)

Document Description: Copyright licence renewal for photocopying and scanning of publications for educational purposes (CLA).

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