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The Provision of NLA Media Database License

CABINET OFFICE

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08 May 2026 at 09:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Cabinet Office, located in London, for the provision of an NLA Media Database License. This contract, classified under the industry category of subscription services, is aimed at procuring early access to UK national newspaper content for the MMU team. The contract, set within the United Kingdom, entered the award stage with the status marked as complete. With a procurement value of £19,176, the procurement method used was a direct approach via single tender action, which is below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 17th March 2026, and the contractual period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents a key opportunity for businesses specialising in media access services, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs, to establish or strengthen their relationship with government bodies such as the Cabinet Office. The requirement for licensed digital access to newspaper content indicates an ongoing demand in the media licensing sector. Companies equipped with robust online platforms capable of providing pre-publication content could find significant business growth and collaboration prospects through engagements like these.

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Notice Title

The Provision of NLA Media Database License

Notice Description

The MMU team requires early access (pre-publication date) to UK daily national newspaper content which should be made available via an online platform which has the functionalist to search for stories by keyword, date, publication and edition. The team requires access to content from the first editions of the UK national daily newspapers no later than 11pm on the day prior to publication. The team requires that the digital versions of the hard copies of the newspaper be viewable online and also downloadable with text of the digital versions identical to their print counterpart. Early editions of the following publications to be available on the platform as a minimum - The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Guardian, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Daily Mirror, The Sun, Daily Star, The Sunday Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The Sunday Express, The Mail on Sunday, The Sun on Sunday, The Star on Sunday, The Independent, The i, City AM, Metro, Evening Standard. The MMU requires the supplier to have the requisite licences to hold this material on their online platforms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b69ec26-4a23-4463-9b76-7f805df46c0b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,176 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,176 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

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