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W189844 NLA Media Access License 2025/26

NHS Business Services Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

30 Jun 2026 at 07:25

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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11 Jun 2025 at 08:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, for the renewal of the NLA Media Access Licence for the years 2025/26. The procurement falls within the service category, specifically under business services including law, marketing, and printing. The contract was conducted through a direct procurement method, without competition due to being below the threshold, and was initially awarded on 11th June 2025. This process concluded with the contract termination on 12th June 2026, following its completion. The involved parties included the Newspaper Licensing Agency, headquartered in Tunbridge Wells.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in business services, especially those dealing with law, marketing, and content distribution. It highlights the demand for licensing services related to media articles, indicating a market need for reliable and reputable service providers in the domain. Large-scale suppliers, similar to the Newspaper Licensing Agency, may find this type of tender particularly interesting due to its scope and potential for future renewals under central government authorities like the NHS Business Services Authority. Businesses excelling in media distribution and intellectual property management would be well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W189844 NLA Media Access License 2025/26

Notice Description

This contract is for the renewal of the annual license with Newspaper Licensing Authority (NLA) for the copying and distribution of media articles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054655
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060977-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

22 - Printed matter and related products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

CPV Codes

22210000 - Newspapers

31213400 - Distribution system

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,403 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Business Services Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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