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Newspaper Licensing Agency

BIG LOTTERY FUND (OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND)

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02 Aug 2023 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Big Lottery Fund (operating as The National Lottery Community Fund) has awarded a contract for the provision of patent and copyright consultancy services to THE NEWSPAPER LICENSING AGENCY LTD. The tender, titled "Newspaper Licensing Agency", falls under the services category and had a total contract value of £10,276. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action. The contract period is from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on July 1, 2023. The procurement was concluded on August 2, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in patent and copyright consultancy services to engage with The Big Lottery Fund for potential future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to explore this opportunity. As the awarded contract has a defined scope within the legal documentation and certification services, businesses with expertise in this area are well-suited to compete. The location of the contract is within the United Kingdom, offering local businesses a chance to contribute their services.

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Notice Title

Newspaper Licensing Agency

Notice Description

This is a legitimate STA with one supplier holding an exclusive right to perform the services. The Fund needs to obtain this license in order to comply with Copyright Law.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-222d6d21-14da-48da-9db1-1e1b4e603e55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00986e26-7c2d-47c2-b75d-ca51493a56aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,276 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,276 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIG LOTTERY FUND (OPERATING AS THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND)
Contact Name
Matthew Bowcott
Contact Email
matthew.bowcott@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NEWSPAPER LICENSING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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