CLA - Copyright Licensing Agency

University of Keele

Published: Sep 28, 2026

Updated: Sep 29, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED(THE) — £388,000

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training and legal services sectors, with a focus on Higher Education, Anti Corruption, Scholarships and Intellectual Property. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Following the publication of a Transparency Notice on 13 August 2026, and a Contract Award Notice on 14 August 2026, University of Keele is publishing this Contract Details Notice to announce, in accordance with its statutory obligations under Section 53 of the Procurement Act 2023, that it has awarded a contract to the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) for a CLA Higher Education Licence. 1. Direct Award Justification This contract has been awarded by direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Direct Award in Special Cases). The justification for direct award is set out under Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 (Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights) of the Act. 2. Justification Narrative The University requires a Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) Higher Education Licence to lawfully support the copying, digitisation, storage and distribution of copyrighted extracts from books, journals, magazines and certain digital publications for teaching, learning, administration and research purposes. The CLA Licence is not a discretionary subscription but the legal mechanism enabling the University to comply with copyright law. CLA is the sole collective licensing organisation in the UK authorised by participating publishers and authors to grant these permissions in the higher education sector. No alternative supplier can provide an equivalent licence covering the same copyright repertoire and permissions. The procurement therefore falls within the direct award provisions relating to exclusive copyright and intellectual property rights under Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Act. 3. Reasons for Direct Award The University has determined that: CLA holds exclusive rights to grant the copyright permissions required. No reasonable alternative supplier exists for this requirement. Failure to secure the licence would place the University in breach of copyright law. 4. Estimated Contract Value The estimated value of the contract over the 48-month period (including potential renewals) is £388,000 (excluding VAT). 5. Known Risks None identified. The University reserves the right to terminate or renew the subscription at its sole discretion.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 28, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: 091606-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Keele

University of Keele has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 52 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University of Keele in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED(THE) was awarded the contract for £388,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 091606-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to COPYRIGHT LICENSING AGENCY LIMITED(THE). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.