Department for Education · Awarded contract

Awarded

Renewal of Mechanical Copyright Protection Society Licences for Schools

Awarded 31 Mar 2023

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Awarded31 Mar 2023

Value£6,180,973.00

SupplierMECHANICAL-COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED

AgencyDepartment for Education

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 2y 7mo ago1y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expired 31 Mar 2024

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Department for Education awarded a contract to Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society Limited for the renewal of copyright licences that permit schools to record or copy music on CDs and DVDs.

The contract value is £6,180,973.

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