Newspaper Licensing Agency

THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed the procurement process for a copyright licence agreement titled "Newspaper Licensing Agency". This direct procurement, managed without competition and below threshold, falls under the services category, specifically concerning the indemnification of FCA staff against potential copyright breaches in workplace activities such as photocopying and electronic storage of newspaper content. The awarded contract, valued at £109,582.31 (gross value £131,498.77), was granted to NLA Media Access Ltd, a large supplier based in Kent. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, with a significant milestone signature date set for 18th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in media copyright, information technology, and news-agency services to tap into the niche market of corporate copyright management. Companies with capabilities in mitigating legal risks associated with intellectual property and digital content management would find growth potential through similar procurement contracts. As the FCA handles sensitive financial data and operates extensively within the regulatory landscape, businesses with experience in providing robust compliance solutions within this context would be particularly well-positioned to compete for such opportunities.

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Newspaper Licensing Agency

THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

14th March 2025 09:45:23 AM
Contract Summary

A copyright license agreement with The Newspaper Licencing Agency (NLA) provides indemnification that mitigates the risk of any FCA staff potentially breaching copyright law through activities undertaken in the workplace. These include photocopying, distribution, and storage of electronic copies of newspaper publishers' content in emails or records management systems within the organisation.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04ed19

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Without Competition

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

FCAProcurement@fca.org.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

12 Endeavour Square

London

E20 1JN

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

NLA MEDIA ACCESS LTD

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Newspaper Licensing Agency

THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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