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Licence Agreement

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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13 Aug 2025 at 13:52

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25 Jul 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Government Legal Department for a Licence Agreement to provide access to news journals and periodicals by subscription. The procurement, classified under CPV code 22200000 for newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, was conducted through a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The jurisdiction for this procurement is the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 21 October 2023 to 20 October 2025. Key dates include the contract award date of 1 October 2023. The process has reached the award update stage, indicating the status of the award is active and complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of access to media and publications, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. The Government Legal Department's selection of NLA Media Access Limited as the supplier suggests that larger firms with expertise in subscription-based information services are well-suited for such contracts. The procurement method highlights an efficient process for those capable of fulfilling direct procurement needs, providing a streamlined path for businesses to engage with government contracts and facilitating business growth by securing stable contractual engagements for their services.

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Notice Title

Licence Agreement

Notice Description

Access to certain news journals, periodicals by subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8307fae8-0f96-41b5-b01a-71bb41269f62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c0df916-67bb-43af-a5d1-76a17dbbeabc
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

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,758 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,758 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2023 - 20 Oct 2025 2-3 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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