SSL'S Contract Extended to the Millennium

DTI Press Release - 12 March 1998

The Radiocommunications Agency announced today that Subscription Services Ltd (SSL) will continue to administer Amateur and Citizens' Band Radio Licences into the next century. SSL have issued licences on the Agency's behalf since 1992. Their current contract was due to expire on 31 March 1998 but allowed for a further two year extension. This has been successfully negotiated and an extension has been granted until 31 March 2000.

The extended period allows SSL to continue to provide a high level of service to the Agency's customers.

Notes to Editors

1. SSL are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Post Office and took over the administration of Amateur and Citizens' Band Radio Licences from Post Office Counters Ltd following a re-tendering exercise in 1992. Following a further re-tendering, a contract was awarded covering the period 1995/98 with a possible two year extension.

2. Both the Amateur and the Citizens' Band Licences cost £15 per year and further details are available from the Radio Licensing Centre, SSL, PO Box 885, Bristol, BS99 5LG.

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