This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 10:02

Award

22 May 2025 at 12:18

Award

16 May 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, a public authority part of the central government in Brighton, UK, has completed the procurement process for an "Annual Copyright License for Newspapers" service. This procurement was conducted directly under a below-threshold, non-competitive process, resulting in the award to NLA Access Media. The contract, valued at £12,617 (gross amount of £15,140.4), covers a service duration from 26 May 2026 to 25 May 2027. The procurement pertains to services in the software copyright consultancy industry and allows up to 50 users to access content from a media monitoring supplier. The award was confirmed on 8 May 2026, promoting seamless operations for the upcoming year.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in media monitoring and copyright consultancy services. As this type of straightforward procurement process often bypasses lengthy competitive bidding, it is especially advantageous for large-scale businesses like NLA Access Media with the capability to offer comprehensive media management solutions. Companies already aligned with similar service provision models or those seeking to expand in public sector partnerships can find growth prospects through similar opportunities. Leveraging existing expertise in media rights management can position businesses favourably for future collaborations with governmental bodies like The Pensions Regulator.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Annual Copyright License for Newspapers

Notice Description

Annual Copyright License for Newspapers. A simplified Silver licence allows up to 50 people to access content from our media monitoring supplier with log-ins, covering up to 9,999 cuttings pa, and to send occasional copies to staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05163e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042370-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79121100 - Software copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,190 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£24,807 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NLA ACCESS MEDIA

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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