Award

Provision of NLA Media Access

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located in London, has completed a direct procurement process under the title "Provision of NLA Media Access," which falls within the services industry category. This procurement relates to digital access to daily print media and has been awarded without competition under the threshold limit. The contracting stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to NLA Media Access as of 17th April 2025. The contract, active from 18th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, holds a gross value of £72,009.60. The contract award notice was published on 28th April 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital media access and rights licensing services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the UK, particularly those with a focus on subscription services, will find this tender relevant for business growth. Although the opportunity was awarded without open competition, understanding such procurement processes can aid similar businesses in positioning themselves as potential future suppliers to government departments. Engaging in these opportunities allows businesses to build relationships with central government authorities like the Department for Transport.

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Notice Title

Provision of NLA Media Access

Notice Description

NLA Media Access (NLA) is a publisher-owned rights licensing and publisher services business with a core aim of giving press office access to digital versions of daily print media.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05082c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017238-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,008 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 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 TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
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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