Digital Music Licence for State-Funded Schools in England
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedDigital Music Licence for State-Funded Schools in England
Awarded 09 Oct 2024
Awarded09 Oct 2024
Value£13,360,458.00
SupplierPerforming Rights Society
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 7mo ago1y 6mo term
Awarded 9 Oct 2024Expired 30 Mar 2026
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to Performing Rights Society for digital music licences for all state-funded schools in England under the Central Licensing Scheme (CLS).
Since 2013, the Department has purchased copyright licences from collective management organisations (CMOs) as part of the CLS, which achieves price discounts and administrative savings for schools and local authorities and ensures compliance with legislation for activities requiring copyright materials.
The contract value is AUD 13,360,458.
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