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UK5 - Transparency notice

A public procurement published by Department for Education via Find a Tender.

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£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
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Awards

2 awards recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
Printed Music Licensing Ltd08177249active
Printed Music Licensing Ltd081772491 Apr 2026pending£22.6m

Notice timeline

Every published notice in this procurement's lifecycle.

  1. Award,contractUK5 - Transparency notice
  2. Award,contractUK5 - Transparency notice
  3. Award,contractCopyright Licences for Schools - Schools Printed Music Licence - (SPML)

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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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