241. Applications for local and other licences.

Where Ofcom1 proposes to grant a licence2 to provide a local service (a 'local licence')3, it must publish, in such manner as it considers appropriate, a notice (a 'tender notice')4:

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    (1)     stating that it proposes to grant such a licence5;

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    (2)     specifying the area or locality in the United Kingdom6 for which the service is to be provided7;

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    (3)     inviting applications for the licence and specifying the closing date for applications8; and

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    (4)     stating the fee payable on any application made in pursuance of the notice9.

Any application made in pursuance of such a notice must be in writing and