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Copyright Licensing

The City of Edinburgh Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The City of Edinburgh Council

Buyer Address: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH8 8BG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Stephen Forfar

Contact Email: stephen.forfar@edinburgh.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1314693922

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
106617.0 GBP
Published
12 Nov 2025, 16:35
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA)
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Local Government Copyright License. This license provides the ability to scan, reproduce and share copyrighted protected materials published within the UK or US. Without this license the Council would be unable to reproduce copyrighted materials.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: This procurement activity has been conducted in order for The City of Edinburgh Council to obtain a copyright license to scan, reproduce and share copyrighted material via the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA). This license provides the ability to scan, reproduce and share copyrighted protected materials published within the UK or US. Without this license the Council would be unable to reproduce copyrighted materials.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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