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NLA Media Access

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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21 May 2025 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, is spearheading a completed procurement process titled "NLA Media Access." This procurement involves acquiring a license that permits making paper and digital copies of newspaper, magazine, and news website content. Located in Cumbria, the Authority utilised a direct procurement method, carried out without a competitive process due to being below the threshold. The procurement falls within the services industry category, particularly under news-agency services, and was formalised in the award stage on 20th May 2025, with the contract becoming active on 1st June 2025 until 31st May 2026.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for businesses involved in media licensing, digital content services, and news distribution. The procurement, awarded to NLA Media Access Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Kent, underscores the potential growth for businesses capable of providing comprehensive media and licensing solutions. Organisations familiar with direct procurement and those able to operate below threshold without competition may find such opportunities rewarding, allowing them to expand their service offerings in partnership with government bodies like the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. Business growth can be achieved through fostering strategic relationships and delivering tailored media solutions that meet public authority needs.

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Notice Title

NLA Media Access

Notice Description

NLA Media Access - license to make paper and digital copies of newspaper, magazine and news website content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023565-2025
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,533 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 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
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Kerri Bailey
Contact Email
kerri.bailey@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

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