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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | Department for Education |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | Printed Music Licensing Ltd are the sole source of the licence permitting the copying and arranging of printed music owned by a school, teacher or music service or hub engaged in supporting the school. |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
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UK5 - Transparency notice
UK5 - Transparency notice
Copyright Licences for Schools - Schools Printed Music Licence - (SPML)
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| Award status: | Active |
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.
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| Notice Reference: | 042983-2026 |