Award

Annual Copyright License for Newspapers

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2025 at 12:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 May 2025 at 15:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority based in Brighton, UK, has completed a procurement process concerning an "Annual Copyright License for Newspapers." This procurement, identified as Tender PA0007, falls under the services category with a specific focus on software copyright consultancy services. The process was executed through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to NLA Access Media, a large-scale business located in Tunbridge Wells, UK. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 16 May 2025, with the contract period spanning from 26 May 2025 to 25 May 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale enterprises specialising in media monitoring and copyright consultancy services. Businesses that can leverage technology to manage and distribute digital content efficiently are particularly well-suited to this type of tender. By securing such contracts, companies can expand their portfolio within the UK public sector, thus enhancing their reputation and increasing market presence among government buyers. With the simplicity of this direct procurement approach, the tender offers an accelerated opportunity for already established players in the field.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05163e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024794-2025
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

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
£12,190 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 25 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
acommercial@tpr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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