Copyright Licences for Schools - Schools Printed Music Licence - (SPML)
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.
Buyer
Department for Education
Value
£22,603,865
Published
11 May 2026
Closes
11 May 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Westminster
Procurement method
Direct
Category
Services
Contract starts
16 Apr 2026
Contract ends
31 Mar 2031
CPV classifications
92000000
Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Lots
Lot 1 Copyright Licences for Schools - Schools Printed Music Licence - (SPML)
£22,603,865
Documents
Unlock document linkTransparency notice on Find a Tender
2 Apr 2026
Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK5 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
2 Apr 2026
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
Untitled document
Not provided
Contract signed · PDF
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
11 May 2026
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Contract notice · UK7 · Web page
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