Scope
Description
The Music Licence permits the Trust to lawfully play music which is subject to copyright, which may be heard by others. Appliances and occasions include TV's & Radio in Trust premises and at Trust events.
Contract 1. The Music Licence
Supplier
Contract value
- £100,750 excluding VAT
- £12,150,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 November 2025
Contract dates
- 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2026
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 92300000 - Entertainment services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not applicable for this contract.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
PPL PRS is the only authorised body in the UK to issue a single joint licence for the public performance of recorded music. No other provider is legally able to grant a valid UK wide licence.
Supplier
PPL PRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVTY-2243-HBDQ
Mercury Place, St Georges Street
Leicester
LE1 1QG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. The Music Licence
Contracting authority
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGY-6381-WWWR
Trust Headquarters, Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Rd
Belfast
BT16 1RH
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland