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MHCLG NLA Media Access Licence Agreement

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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29 Apr 2025 at 17:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has completed a public procurement process titled "MHCLG NLA Media Access Licence Agreement," which falls under the services category. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement pertains to communication and multimedia software development services. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition. The contract has been awarded to NLA Media Access Limited as of 29th April 2025, with the contract period set from 29th April 2025 to 28th April 2026. The gross value of the contract is £92,097.84, and it is being published for transparency purposes.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in communication and multimedia software development services. Organisations looking to collaborate with central government bodies like the MHCLG could benefit greatly from engaging in this sector. Businesses that specialise in licensing and content sharing and have the capacity to handle large-scale agreements with public authorities would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future. The award without competition indicates potential for strong partnerships and direct procurement opportunities for well-positioned companies in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MHCLG NLA Media Access Licence Agreement

Notice Description

NLA Media Access Licence Agreement allowing access and sharing of content from National Newspapers by MHCLG. This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05099d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017771-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,748 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03034440000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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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