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CLA - Copyright Licensing Agency

Awarded

KU/880/DP/EL/2026International

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The University of Keele has awarded a contract to the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) for a Higher Education Licence to ensure legal compliance regarding the copying, digitisation, storage, and distribution of copyrighted materials for research, teaching, learning, and administration. This agreement was executed as a direct award under Section 41 and Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, as the CLA is the sole collective licensing organisation in the UK authorised to grant these specific permissions. Because no alternative supplier can provide an equivalent repertoire of copyright permissions, this licence is essential to prevent the university from breaching copyright law. The contract, identified by solicitation number KU/880/DP/EL/2026, has an estimated total value of 388,000 GBP excluding VAT over a 48-month period. The initial term of the agreement runs from September 2, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with the possibility of extensions through July 31, 2030. While no known risks have been identified, the University of Keele maintains the sole discretion to terminate or renew the subscription.

General Info

University of Keele awarded CLA 388,000 GBP copyright licence through July 2030.

Agency

University of Keele

Contract Value

NAICS

519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Documents

University of Keele - CLA Higher Education Licence Contract Details

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 28

Award Notice

AwardedOct 13

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyUniversity of Keele

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyUniversity of Keele

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Darren Pearce

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Following the publication of a Transparency Notice on 13 August 2026, and a Contract Award Notice on 14 August 2026, University of Keele is publishing this Contract Details Notice to announce, in accordance with its statutory obligations under Section 53 of the Procurement Act 2023, that it has awarded a contract to the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) for a CLA Higher Education Licence. 1. Direct Award Justification This contract has been awarded by direct award in accordance with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Direct Award in Special Cases). The justification for direct award is set out under Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 (Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights) of the Act. 2. Justification Narrative The University requires a Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) Higher Education Licence to lawfully support the copying, digitisation, storage and distribution of copyrighted extracts from books, journals, magazines and certain digital publications for teaching, learning, administration and research purposes. The CLA Licence is not a discretionary subscription but the legal mechanism enabling the University to comply with copyright law. CLA is the sole collective licensing organisation in the UK authorised by participating publishers and authors to grant these permissions in the higher education sector. No alternative supplier can provide an equivalent licence covering the same copyright repertoire and permissions. The procurement therefore falls within the direct award provisions relating to exclusive copyright and intellectual property rights under Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Act. 3. Reasons for Direct Award The University has determined that: CLA holds exclusive rights to grant the copyright permissions required. No reasonable alternative supplier exists for this requirement. Failure to secure the licence would place the University in breach of copyright law. 4. Estimated Contract Value The estimated value of the contract over the 48-month period (including potential renewals) is £388,000 (excluding VAT). 5. Known Risks None identified. The University reserves the right to terminate or renew the subscription at its sole discretion.