Schools Printed Music Licence (SPML) for Department for Education
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedSchools Printed Music Licence (SPML) for Department for Education
Awarded 31 Mar 2021
Awarded31 Mar 2021
Value£19,527,168.64
SupplierSPML
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 7mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 30 Mar 2026
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Department for Education awarded a contract to SPML for the Schools Printed Music Licence (SPML), which permits schools to copy printed music via photocopying and scanning, and to arrange printed musical works for any instrumental and/or vocal combination.
The contract value is AUD 19,527,168.64.
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