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NLA Media Access

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Jan 2026 at 08:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 Sep 2025 at 12:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sellafield Limited, situated in Warrington, United Kingdom, engaging in a contract for "NLA Media Access" services. Under the direct procurement method classified as 'below threshold - without competition', the contracting process aimed at acquiring a licence from the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA Media Access). The licence facilitates various activities related to media handling and copyright compliance, predominantly used by the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement directorate of Sellafield Limited. Key dates include the contract period from 7th September 2025 to 13th September 2026, with the award dated 5th September 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and was awarded to NLA Media Access Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses primarily in the media, communications, and copyright-related services industries. Companies involved in media content management or providing licensing solutions can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence and forge strategic partnerships. Given the nature of the direct procurement method, firms experienced in bespoke and niche service provisions without the need for large-scale competitive bidding processes might find this type of opportunity particularly conducive to growth. The contract offers the potential to support and innovate within the evolving landscape of media and content distribution, aligning businesses with prominent public authorities like Sellafield Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NLA Media Access

Notice Description

Request is for the purchase of a licence provided by the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA Media Access) on behalf of its publisher members. The licence covers a range of activities, including: * Photocopying * Scanning * Faxing * Emailing * Printing out articles * Sharing content on a multi-user resource, such as an intranet or shared drive Predominantly by the SL Media team / members of the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement directorate. Reasons it is required: * Copyright Law: Under UK's Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, copyright holders have the exclusive right to control the use of their works, including copying and distribution. * Supporting Publishers: NLA Media Access acts on behalf of the UK's newspaper and magazine publishers to provide them with a revenue stream and support journalism.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002905-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2025 - 13 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lesley.iley@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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