Research on AI Licensing and Copyright in the Creative Industries

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Published: Jan 30, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Alma economics — £349,500

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About This Opportunity

education & training consulting services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Research on AI Licensing and Copyright in the Creative Industries. By Department.

This is a consulting contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 349,500.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

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.. CPV: Research and development services and related consultancy services (73000000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on January 30, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 104721. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Department for Culture, Media and Sport has issued 79 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 77 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Media & Communications, Information & Communication Technology, and Culture, Heritage & Tourism. 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 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 104721 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Alma economics. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Culture, Media and Sport 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 Consulting 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?

Alma economics was awarded the contract for £349,500. 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.