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NLA Media Access

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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23 Apr 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the annual renewal of the Newspaper Licensing Association (NLA) licence, titled "NLA Media Access". The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, located in the UK, and follows a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 16th April 2025 and is active as of 4th May 2025, lasting until 3rd May 2026, with a gross value of £107,463.84 GBP. The procurement process stands in the award stage, specifically as a direct award to NLA Media Access, a large-scale supplier based in Kent, UK.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in media licensing and software systems, particularly those adept in handling licensing agreements for large-scale government departments. Although the procurement was completed without competition, understanding similar requirements from large public authorities could position interested businesses for future opportunities. Businesses with expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks and providing strategic media access solutions will find this sector beneficial for expansion. The ability to deliver sophisticated solutions under a public authority setting is essential to compete in this market segment.

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Notice Title

NLA Media Access

Notice Description

The annual renewal of the Newspaper Licensing Association (NLA) licence for DBT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050694
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016627-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,553 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2025 - 3 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateservices@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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 ACESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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