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W189844 NLA Media Access License 2025/26

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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11 Jun 2025 at 07:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the renewal of the annual licence with the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) for media article copying and distribution has been completed by the NHS Business Services Authority. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, this procurement was executed through a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, titled "W189844 NLA Media Access License 2025/26," was signed on 4th June 2025 and is active from 13th June 2025 to 12th June 2026. The gross value of the contract amounts to £36,483.85.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in media and distribution services, particularly those specialising in licensing and documentation of media content. Organisations equipped with experience in handling similar licenses and media distribution may find this scope aligns well with their capabilities. While this particular procurement process did not employ competitive bidding, understanding the direct procurement approaches used by public authorities like the NHS Business Services Authority can enable businesses to tailor their strategies accordingly to grow their involvement in public contracts and expand their operational footprint in the public sector.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054655
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031389-2025
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

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
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
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

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