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HSJ News Licences

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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22 Jan 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, a central government public authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed a procurement process for the provision of an HSJ licence. This process, identified by the title "HSJ News Licences", falls under the services category specifically targeting advertising and marketing services. The contract was awarded to HSJ Information Ltd, based in London, and is detailed from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. This direct procurement method, executed below the threshold and without competition, led to an active contract valued at £14,000 excluding VAT, with the agreement officially signed on 20th January 2026.

This tender represents a strong opportunity for businesses involved in advertising and marketing services, specifically those able to provide digital content and media solutions. While the contract in question was awarded without competition, similar tenders could open avenues for businesses, large or small, to build relationships with substantial government entities like the NHS. Companies skilled in providing innovative and comprehensive media services, with the capability to meet strict standards and deadlines, would be particularly well-positioned to capitalise on forthcoming opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

HSJ News Licences

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of an HSJ licence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060be5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005632-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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
NHS Business Services Authority
Contact Email
nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

HSJ INFORMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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