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NLA Media Access (25/26)

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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28 Aug 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "NLA Media Access (25/26)" was conducted by the Intellectual Property Office, a central government public authority based in Newport, United Kingdom. This contract, identified as C3829, falls under the services category and specifically relates to subscription services for media content. This procurement was executed using a direct method without competition, as it was below threshold. The process reached the award stage, with a contract now active and in place from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. Key documents, including the contract notice, were published on 28th August 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision and management of subscription services, particularly those specialising in media content. The contract valued at £34,575.84 gross was awarded to NLA Media Access Limited, indicating a market for large-scale enterprises capable of maintaining and managing media access licences. Companies focusing on copyright compliance and media access solutions would find this area promising for business expansion, aligning with the Intellectual Property Office's need to avoid copyright infringement.

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Notice Title

NLA Media Access (25/26)

Notice Description

Failure to hold an NLA licence covering our full usage of media content protected by copyright will result in copyright infringement by the IPO and all of the significant reputational harm if we were found to be committing copyright infringement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052084-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,813 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Contract Manager
Contact Email
corporate-commercial@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000200015

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

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