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Newspaper Licensing Authority (NLA) Agreement

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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21 Mar 2018 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Newspaper Licensing Authority (NLA) Agreement" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. This contract, valued at £101,534, falls within the industry category of value-added information services. The procurement method employed is limited, involving the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2018 and will conclude on 28th February 2019, with the tender period having ended on 1st February 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in media monitoring and communications services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive media analysis and press management solutions. Suppliers that can demonstrate expertise in delivering similar services, especially large-scale operators like NLA Media Access Ltd, may find this an advantageous contract to compete for, given the ongoing need for effective message management and communication support within governmental departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Newspaper Licensing Authority (NLA) Agreement

Notice Description

The Newspaper Licencing Authority (NLA) agreement forms part of the media monitoring service provided by News and External Communications to Defra Group. It allows us and senior people across the Group, including the Secretary of State, Permanent Secretary, Chief Executives and DGs access to relevant national and regional press and broadcast cuttings and clippings about the Group's activity. These contracts are used across government press offices and acknowledged to be critical in delivering efficient working practice, maintaining a firm grip on message management and providing ministers and the department with robust communications advice. It allows us to keep Defra Group up to speed on how our messaging is landing publically both from proactively generated stories and reactive issues, as well as providing insight into potential reputational risks surfacing in the media. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/767c47bc-9d08-4274-925e-bb626bb6373d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64216210 - Value-added information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£101,534 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,534 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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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