UK5 - Transparency notice

Department for EducationcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-067b59Procurement Act 2023pending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£22.6m

Awarded 01 Apr 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

02 Apr 2026

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). The School Printed Music licence (SPML): Permits the copying and arranging of printed music owned by a school, teacher or music service or hub engaged in supporting the school.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-067b59
Commercial tool
Standalone contract

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Direct award

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£22.6m

Award date

01 Apr 2026

Contract start

16 Apr 2026

Contract end

31 Mar 2031

Awarded to