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UK5 - Transparency notice
A public procurement published by Department for Education via Find a Tender.
- £22.6m
- Award value
- —
- Tender value
- 2
- Suppliers
- 2
- Awards
- 3
- Notices
- Contract
- Stage
Overview
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.
Key details
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Lifecycle stage
- Contract
- Status
- complete
- CPV classification
- —
- Currency
- GBP
- Total award value
- £22,603,865
- Tender value
- —
- First published
- 2 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 11 May 2026
Awards
2 awards recorded on this procurement.
| Supplier | Companies House | Awarded | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printed Music Licensing Ltd | 08177249 | — | active | — |
| Printed Music Licensing Ltd | 08177249 | 1 Apr 2026 | pending | £22.6m |
Notice timeline
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FAQs about this procurement
Who is the buyer for "UK5 - Transparency notice"?
UK5 - Transparency notice is a UK public-sector procurement published by Department for Education via Find a Tender.
Has "UK5 - Transparency notice" been awarded?
Yes — 2 awards are recorded, with a reported total value of £22,603,865. The current lifecycle stage is "Contract".
Which suppliers are involved in "UK5 - Transparency notice"?
2 suppliers are linked: Printed Music Licensing Ltd, Printed Music Licensing Ltd.
What is "UK5 - Transparency notice" worth?
The reported award value is £22,603,865.
When was "UK5 - Transparency notice" published?
It was first published on 2 Apr 2026 and last updated on 11 May 2026, across 3 notices.
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