New York State Contract Reporter #2136861

SUNY Blanket License Award for Copyrighted Music to Global Music Rights (GMR)

The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration has awarded a single source contract for a blanket license covering the public performance of copyrighted musical works. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration, System-Wide Procurement - OEM/Vendor: - Global Music Rights (GMR) - Product/Service Requested: - Blanket license agreement for the public performance of copyrighted musical works - No part numbers or specific quantities; this is a rights-based license - Unique/Notable Requirements: - License is legally required for SUNY to perform copyrighted music across all campuses - Only three entities in the U.S. can provide this type of license; GMR is one of them - The blanket license is more cost-effective and efficient than obtaining individual licenses from each copyright holder - No price negotiation flexibility due to the nature of the licensing market - Period of Performance: - Five-year contract term - Coverage: - All SUNY locations statewide

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SUNY is purchasing a blank license agreement from Global Music Rights (GMR) for licensing copyrighted musical works from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029. SUNY is required by Copyright Law to maintain a license to publicly perform these works. Only three entities in the U.S. administer these licenses, with no flexibility in price negotiation. Holding a blanket license is more cost-effective and efficient than pursuing individual licenses with each copyright holder.

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