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Copyright Licences for Schools - Schools Printed Music Licence - (SPML)

Published
Published 2 April 2026

Overview

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.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
Published
2 April 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£22,603,865
Award date
1 April 2026
Contract period
16 April 2026 → 31 March 2031
Winner
  • Printed Music Licensing Ltd

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    11 May 2026

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  2. Contract

    2 April 2026

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  3. Contract

    2 April 2026

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Contracting authority

  • Department for Education

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PDZG-3487-DPVD

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