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AWARDED: TCOM3066 - Provision of NLA Media Access

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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05 Apr 2024 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport awarded a contract to NLA Media Access for a one-year licensing package subscription. The contract, valued at £78,660 GBP, is directly awarded for a period from 1st March 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was initiated under the tender stage and falls under the services category. The contract was awarded on the 4th April 2024, and the tender period ended on the 27th March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the news-agency services industry, particularly those who can provide press office access to digital versions of daily print media. As the contract is already awarded, businesses can explore potential subcontracting or collaboration opportunities with NLA Media Access. It is crucial for businesses to monitor similar direct award tenders below the threshold to build partnerships and expand their service offerings in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWARDED: TCOM3066 - Provision of NLA Media Access

Notice Description

This contract is awarded to NLA Media Access for a one-year licensing package subscription. NLA Media Access (NLA) is a publisher-owned rights licensing and publisher services business with a core aim of giving press office access to digital versions of daily print media. Competition does not exist for technical reasons - and so this contract is direct awarded for a period of 12 months from 01/03/2024 to 31/03/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961dd113-a83c-4f42-9681-266c81a3b59f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,660 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Charles Jansen
Contact Email
charles.jansen@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

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