Copyright Licences for Schools - Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA)
About This Opportunity
Services contract awarded by Department for Education (United Kingdom): Copyright Licences for Schools - Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA). governance & public.
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. 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 governance and public administration 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
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 Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA): this licence permits schools to photocopy books, magazines and journals published in the UK and over 35 other countries.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 042987-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Department for Education
Department for Education has issued 433 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 355 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to The Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Department for Education 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 Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
The Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd was awarded the contract for £109,481,016. 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 042987-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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